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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.49, 385.70 and 174.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.49, 385.70 and 174.59 is: 240.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.49 : 385.70 = 174.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.49/385.70 = 174.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.49x = 385.70 × 174.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.49x = 67,339.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,339.36/279.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.94

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