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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.09, 385.09 and 174.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.09, 385.09 and 174.19 is: 240.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.09 : 385.09 = 174.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.09/385.09 = 174.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.09x = 385.09 × 174.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.09x = 67,078.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,078.83/279.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.35

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