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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.70, 419.14 and 176.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.70, 419.14 and 176.73 is: 264.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.70 : 419.14 = 176.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.70/419.14 = 176.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.70x = 419.14 × 176.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.70x = 74,071.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,071.63/279.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.83

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