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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.98, 399.33 and 179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.98, 399.33 and 179.04 is: 268.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.98 : 399.33 = 179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.98/399.33 = 179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.98x = 399.33 × 179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.98x = 71,496.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,496.04/265.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.80

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