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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.69, 385.81 and 174.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.69, 385.81 and 174.75 is: 241.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.69 : 385.81 = 174.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.69/385.81 = 174.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.69x = 385.81 × 174.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.69x = 67,420.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,420.30/279.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.05

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