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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279, 418.29 and 176.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279, 418.29 and 176.34 is: 264.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279 : 418.29 = 176.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279/418.29 = 176.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279x = 418.29 × 176.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279x = 73,761.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,761.26/279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.38

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