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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.23, 385.30 and 174.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.23, 385.30 and 174.43 is: 240.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.23 : 385.30 = 174.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.23/385.30 = 174.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.23x = 385.30 × 174.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.23x = 67,208.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,208.58/279.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.70

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