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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.01, 385.03 and 174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.01, 385.03 and 174.04 is: 240.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.01 : 385.03 = 174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.01/385.03 = 174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.01x = 385.03 × 174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.01x = 67,009.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,009.58/279.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.17

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