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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.28, 385.26 and 174.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.28, 385.26 and 174.39 is: 240.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.28 : 385.26 = 174.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.28/385.26 = 174.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.28x = 385.26 × 174.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.28x = 67,183.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,183.57/279.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.56

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