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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.02, 385.16 and 174.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.02, 385.16 and 174.13 is: 240.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.02 : 385.16 = 174.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.02/385.16 = 174.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.02x = 385.16 × 174.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.02x = 67,067.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,067.91/279.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.37

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