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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.20, 385.13 and 174.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.20, 385.13 and 174.10 is: 240.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.20 : 385.13 = 174.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.20/385.13 = 174.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.20x = 385.13 × 174.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.20x = 67,052.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,052.58/279.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.16

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