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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.51, 385.54 and 174.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.51, 385.54 and 174.61 is: 240.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.51 : 385.54 = 174.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.51/385.54 = 174.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.51x = 385.54 × 174.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.51x = 67,319.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,319.14/279.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.85

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