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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.23, 418.19 and 176.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.23, 418.19 and 176.21 is: 263.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.23 : 418.19 = 176.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.23/418.19 = 176.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.23x = 418.19 × 176.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.23x = 73,689.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,689.26/279.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.90

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