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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.03, 385.24 and 174.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.03, 385.24 and 174.26 is: 240.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.03 : 385.24 = 174.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.03/385.24 = 174.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.03x = 385.24 × 174.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.03x = 67,131.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,131.33/279.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.59

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