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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.18, 418.86 and 169.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.18, 418.86 and 169.52 is: 254.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.18 : 418.86 = 169.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.18/418.86 = 169.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.18x = 418.86 × 169.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.18x = 71,003.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,003.05/279.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.33

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