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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.30, 385.28 and 174.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.30, 385.28 and 174.36 is: 240.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.30 : 385.28 = 174.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.30/385.28 = 174.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.30x = 385.28 × 174.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.30x = 67,177.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,177.42/279.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.52

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