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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.37, 419.19 and 171.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.37, 419.19 and 171.10 is: 256.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.37 : 419.19 = 171.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.37/419.19 = 171.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.37x = 419.19 × 171.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.37x = 71,723.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,723.41/279.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.73

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