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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.09, 418.70 and 170.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.09, 418.70 and 170.69 is: 256.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.09 : 418.70 = 170.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.09/418.70 = 170.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.09x = 418.70 × 170.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.09x = 71,466.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,466.24/279.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.07

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