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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.51, 399.62 and 179.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.51, 399.62 and 179.97 is: 269.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.51 : 399.62 = 179.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.51/399.62 = 179.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.51x = 399.62 × 179.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.51x = 71,920.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,920.06/266.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.86

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