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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.44, 412.56 and 179.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.44, 412.56 and 179.28 is: 268.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.44 : 412.56 = 179.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.44/412.56 = 179.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.44x = 412.56 × 179.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.44x = 73,963.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,963.76/275.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.53

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