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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.35, 385.44 and 174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.35, 385.44 and 174.48 is: 240.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.35 : 385.44 = 174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.35/385.44 = 174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.35x = 385.44 × 174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.35x = 67,251.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,251.57/279.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.75

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