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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.58, 419.36 and 117.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.58, 419.36 and 117.27 is: 175.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.58 : 419.36 = 117.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.58/419.36 = 117.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.58x = 419.36 × 117.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.58x = 49,178.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,178.35/279.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.90

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