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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.44, 385.46 and 174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.44, 385.46 and 174.48 is: 240.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.44 : 385.46 = 174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.44/385.46 = 174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.44x = 385.46 × 174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.44x = 67,255.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,255.06/279.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.68

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