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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.12, 399.36 and 179.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.12, 399.36 and 179.50 is: 269.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.12 : 399.36 = 179.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.12/399.36 = 179.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.12x = 399.36 × 179.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.12x = 71,685.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,685.12/266.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.37

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