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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.64, 412.86 and 179.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.64, 412.86 and 179.16 is: 268.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.64 : 412.86 = 179.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.64/412.86 = 179.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.64x = 412.86 × 179.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.64x = 73,968.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,968.00/275.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.35

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