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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.02, 398.80 and 179.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.02, 398.80 and 179.08 is: 268.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.02 : 398.80 = 179.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.02/398.80 = 179.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.02x = 398.80 × 179.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.02x = 71,417.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,417.10/266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.47

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