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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.40, 412.02 and 179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.40, 412.02 and 179.40 is: 268.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.40 : 412.02 = 179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.40/412.02 = 179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.40x = 412.02 × 179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.40x = 73,916.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,916.39/275.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.40

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