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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.63, 419.46 and 117.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.63, 419.46 and 117.45 is: 176.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.63 : 419.46 = 117.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.63/419.46 = 117.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.63x = 419.46 × 117.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.63x = 49,265.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,265.58/279.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.18

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