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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.18, 385.22 and 174.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.18, 385.22 and 174.29 is: 240.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.18 : 385.22 = 174.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.18/385.22 = 174.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.18x = 385.22 × 174.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.18x = 67,138.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,138.50/279.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.48

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