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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.22, 385.34 and 174.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.22, 385.34 and 174.37 is: 240.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.22 : 385.34 = 174.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.22/385.34 = 174.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.22x = 385.34 × 174.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.22x = 67,191.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,191.74/279.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.64

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