Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279, 418.62 and 165
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 279, 418.62 and 165 is: 247.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
279 : 418.62 = 165 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
279/418.62 = 165/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
279x = 418.62 × 165 - Step 4: Simplify right side
279x = 69,072.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,072.30/279 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247.57
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