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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.22, 399.12 and 179.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.22, 399.12 and 179.58 is: 269.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.22 : 399.12 = 179.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.22/399.12 = 179.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.22x = 399.12 × 179.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.22x = 71,673.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,673.97/266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.23

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