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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.17, 418.63 and 96.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.17, 418.63 and 96.58 is: 144.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.17 : 418.63 = 96.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.17/418.63 = 96.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.17x = 418.63 × 96.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.17x = 40,431.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,431.29/279.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.83

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