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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.62, 419.34 and 117.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.62, 419.34 and 117.22 is: 175.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.62 : 419.34 = 117.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.62/419.34 = 117.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.62x = 419.34 × 117.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.62x = 49,155.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,155.03/279.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.79

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