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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.39, 385.55 and 174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.39, 385.55 and 174.52 is: 240.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.39 : 385.55 = 174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.39/385.55 = 174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.39x = 385.55 × 174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.39x = 67,286.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,286.19/279.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.83

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