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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.55, 399.42 and 179.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.55, 399.42 and 179.57 is: 269.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.55 : 399.42 = 179.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.55/399.42 = 179.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.55x = 399.42 × 179.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.55x = 71,723.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,723.11/266.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.08

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