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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.10, 385.02 and 174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.10, 385.02 and 174.16 is: 240.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.10 : 385.02 = 174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.10/385.02 = 174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.10x = 385.02 × 174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.10x = 67,055.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,055.08/279.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.25

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