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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.12, 385.08 and 175.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.12, 385.08 and 175.60 is: 242.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.12 : 385.08 = 175.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.12/385.08 = 175.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.12x = 385.08 × 175.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.12x = 67,620.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,620.05/279.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.26

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