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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.59, 419.45 and 117.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.59, 419.45 and 117.28 is: 175.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.59 : 419.45 = 117.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.59/419.45 = 117.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.59x = 419.45 × 117.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.59x = 49,193.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,193.03/279.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.95

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