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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.39, 419.01 and 117.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.39, 419.01 and 117.18 is: 175.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.39 : 419.01 = 117.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.39/419.01 = 117.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.39x = 419.01 × 117.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.39x = 49,099.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,099.59/279.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.74

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