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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.49, 419.37 and 176.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.49, 419.37 and 176.49 is: 264.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.49 : 419.37 = 176.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.49/419.37 = 176.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.49x = 419.37 × 176.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.49x = 74,014.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,014.61/279.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.82

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