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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.23, 419.04 and 116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.23, 419.04 and 116.96 is: 175.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.23 : 419.04 = 116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.23/419.04 = 116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.23x = 419.04 × 116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.23x = 49,008.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,008.82/279.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.52

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