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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.12, 418.80 and 176.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.12, 418.80 and 176.52 is: 264.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.12 : 418.80 = 176.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.12/418.80 = 176.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.12x = 418.80 × 176.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.12x = 73,926.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,926.58/279.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.86

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