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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.26, 598.52 and 179.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.26, 598.52 and 179.66 is: 269.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.26 : 598.52 = 179.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.26/598.52 = 179.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.26x = 598.52 × 179.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.26x = 107,530.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,530.10/399.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.32

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