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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.98, 399.66 and 179.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.98, 399.66 and 179.98 is: 269.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.98 : 399.66 = 179.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.98/399.66 = 179.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.98x = 399.66 × 179.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.98x = 71,930.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,930.81/266.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.42

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