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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.18, 385.10 and 175.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.18, 385.10 and 175.50 is: 242.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.18 : 385.10 = 175.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.18/385.10 = 175.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.18x = 385.10 × 175.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.18x = 67,585.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,585.05/279.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.08

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