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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.32, 399.03 and 179.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.32, 399.03 and 179.31 is: 268.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.32 : 399.03 = 179.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.32/399.03 = 179.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.32x = 399.03 × 179.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.32x = 71,550.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,550.89/266.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.66

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