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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.53, 418.82 and 169.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.53, 418.82 and 169.77 is: 254.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.53 : 418.82 = 169.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.53/418.82 = 169.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.53x = 418.82 × 169.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.53x = 71,102.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,102.22/279.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.37

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