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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.38, 413.26 and 179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.38, 413.26 and 179.40 is: 269.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.38 : 413.26 = 179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.38/413.26 = 179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.38x = 413.26 × 179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.38x = 74,138.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,138.84/275.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.22

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