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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.46, 419.24 and 117.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.46, 419.24 and 117.14 is: 175.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.46 : 419.24 = 117.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.46/419.24 = 117.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.46x = 419.24 × 117.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.46x = 49,109.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,109.77/279.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.73

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