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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.61, 385.98 and 174.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.61, 385.98 and 174.69 is: 241.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.61 : 385.98 = 174.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.61/385.98 = 174.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.61x = 385.98 × 174.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.61x = 67,426.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,426.85/279.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.15

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