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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.18, 398.54 and 179.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.18, 398.54 and 179.66 is: 269.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.18 : 398.54 = 179.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.18/398.54 = 179.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.18x = 398.54 × 179.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.18x = 71,601.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,601.70/266.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.00

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