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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.12, 418.61 and 176.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.12, 418.61 and 176.26 is: 264.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.12 : 418.61 = 176.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.12/418.61 = 176.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.12x = 418.61 × 176.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.12x = 73,785.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,785.42/279.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.35

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