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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.62, 419.79 and 176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.62, 419.79 and 176.58 is: 265.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.62 : 419.79 = 176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.62/419.79 = 176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.62x = 419.79 × 176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.62x = 74,126.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,126.52/279.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.10

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