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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.30, 385.45 and 174.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.30, 385.45 and 174.44 is: 240.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.30 : 385.45 = 174.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.30/385.45 = 174.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.30x = 385.45 × 174.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.30x = 67,237.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,237.64/279.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.74

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