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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.64, 413.64 and 179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.64, 413.64 and 179.52 is: 269.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.64 : 413.64 = 179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.64/413.64 = 179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.64x = 413.64 × 179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.64x = 74,256.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,256.65/275.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.40

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