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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.39, 418.14 and 170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.39, 418.14 and 170.64 is: 255.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.39 : 418.14 = 170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.39/418.14 = 170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.39x = 418.14 × 170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.39x = 71,351.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,351.41/279.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.38

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