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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.60, 385.84 and 176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.60, 385.84 and 176 is: 242.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.60 : 385.84 = 176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.60/385.84 = 176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.60x = 385.84 × 176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.60x = 67,907.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,907.84/279.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.87

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