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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.06, 418.62 and 114.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.06, 418.62 and 114.63 is: 171.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.06 : 418.62 = 114.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.06/418.62 = 114.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.06x = 418.62 × 114.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.06x = 47,986.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,986.41/279.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.96

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