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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.51, 385.73 and 174.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.51, 385.73 and 174.60 is: 240.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.51 : 385.73 = 174.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.51/385.73 = 174.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.51x = 385.73 × 174.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.51x = 67,348.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,348.89/279.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.95

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