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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.48, 419.36 and 169.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.48, 419.36 and 169.73 is: 254.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.48 : 419.36 = 169.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.48/419.36 = 169.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.48x = 419.36 × 169.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.48x = 71,175.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,175.03/279.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.67

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