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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.53, 419.31 and 117.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.53, 419.31 and 117.23 is: 175.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.53 : 419.31 = 117.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.53/419.31 = 117.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.53x = 419.31 × 117.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.53x = 49,155.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,155.71/279.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.85

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