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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.06, 385.33 and 174.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.06, 385.33 and 174.19 is: 240.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.06 : 385.33 = 174.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.06/385.33 = 174.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.06x = 385.33 × 174.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.06x = 67,118.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,118.71/279.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.52

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