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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279, 418.50 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279, 418.50 and 176.40 is: 264.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279 : 418.50 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279/418.50 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279x = 418.50 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279x = 73,823.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,823.40/279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.60

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