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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.64, 385.95 and 174.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.64, 385.95 and 174.79 is: 241.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.64 : 385.95 = 174.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.64/385.95 = 174.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.64x = 385.95 × 174.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.64x = 67,460.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,460.20/279.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.24

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