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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.86, 412.29 and 179.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.86, 412.29 and 179.28 is: 268.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.86 : 412.29 = 179.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.86/412.29 = 179.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.86x = 412.29 × 179.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.86x = 73,915.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,915.35/274.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.92

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