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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.57, 385.67 and 174.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.57, 385.67 and 174.74 is: 241.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.57 : 385.67 = 174.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.57/385.67 = 174.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.57x = 385.67 × 174.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.57x = 67,392.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,392.50/279.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.06

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