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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.28, 385.06 and 179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.28, 385.06 and 179.52 is: 247.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.28 : 385.06 = 179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.28/385.06 = 179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.28x = 385.06 × 179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.28x = 69,126.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,126.93/279.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.52

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