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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.28, 418.88 and 117.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.28, 418.88 and 117.04 is: 175.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.28 : 418.88 = 117.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.28/418.88 = 117.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.28x = 418.88 × 117.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.28x = 49,025.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,025.72/279.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.54

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