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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.18, 418.23 and 170.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.18, 418.23 and 170.91 is: 256.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.18 : 418.23 = 170.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.18/418.23 = 170.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.18x = 418.23 × 170.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.18x = 71,479.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,479.69/279.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.03

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