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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.28, 418.78 and 176.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.28, 418.78 and 176.65 is: 264.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.28 : 418.78 = 176.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.28/418.78 = 176.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.28x = 418.78 × 176.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.28x = 73,977.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,977.49/279.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.89

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