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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.10, 385.38 and 174.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.10, 385.38 and 174.35 is: 240.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.10 : 385.38 = 174.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.10/385.38 = 174.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.10x = 385.38 × 174.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.10x = 67,192.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,192.46/279.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.75

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