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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.16, 419.25 and 181.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.16, 419.25 and 181.77 is: 272.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.16 : 419.25 = 181.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.16/419.25 = 181.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.16x = 419.25 × 181.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.16x = 76,207.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,207.07/279.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.99

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