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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.17, 418.68 and 105.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.17, 418.68 and 105.85 is: 158.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.17 : 418.68 = 105.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.17/418.68 = 105.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.17x = 418.68 × 105.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.17x = 44,318.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,318.20/279.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.75

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