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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.74, 412.98 and 179.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.74, 412.98 and 179.26 is: 268.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.74 : 412.98 = 179.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.74/412.98 = 179.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.74x = 412.98 × 179.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.74x = 74,030.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,030.79/275.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.48

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