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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.05, 418.70 and 116.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.05, 418.70 and 116.78 is: 175.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.05 : 418.70 = 116.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.05/418.70 = 116.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.05x = 418.70 × 116.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.05x = 48,893.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,893.98/279.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.22

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