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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.62, 385.69 and 176.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.62, 385.69 and 176.26 is: 243.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.62 : 385.69 = 176.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.62/385.69 = 176.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.62x = 385.69 × 176.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.62x = 67,981.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,981.72/279.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.12

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