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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.43, 399.92 and 179.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.43, 399.92 and 179.49 is: 269.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.43 : 399.92 = 179.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.43/399.92 = 179.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.43x = 399.92 × 179.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.43x = 71,781.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,781.64/266.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.42

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