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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.43, 385.67 and 174.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.43, 385.67 and 174.57 is: 240.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.43 : 385.67 = 174.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.43/385.67 = 174.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.43x = 385.67 × 174.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.43x = 67,323.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,323.61/279.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.93

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