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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.11, 385.21 and 174.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.11, 385.21 and 174.30 is: 240.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.11 : 385.21 = 174.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.11/385.21 = 174.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.11x = 385.21 × 174.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.11x = 67,142.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,142.19/279.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.56

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