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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.14, 418.44 and 116.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.14, 418.44 and 116.74 is: 174.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.14 : 418.44 = 116.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.14/418.44 = 116.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.14x = 418.44 × 116.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.14x = 48,846.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,846.59/279.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.99

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