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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.58, 419.10 and 176.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.58, 419.10 and 176.54 is: 264.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.58 : 419.10 = 176.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.58/419.10 = 176.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.58x = 419.10 × 176.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.58x = 73,987.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,987.91/279.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.64

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