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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.23, 418.49 and 116.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.23, 418.49 and 116.72 is: 174.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.23 : 418.49 = 116.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.23/418.49 = 116.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.23x = 418.49 × 116.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.23x = 48,843.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,843.48/279.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.93

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