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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.68, 419.61 and 170.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.68, 419.61 and 170.02 is: 255.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.68 : 419.61 = 170.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.68/419.61 = 170.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.68x = 419.61 × 170.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.68x = 71,339.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,339.99/279.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.08

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