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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.72, 419.31 and 175.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.72, 419.31 and 175.66 is: 263.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.72 : 419.31 = 175.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.72/419.31 = 175.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.72x = 419.31 × 175.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.72x = 73,654.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,654.95/279.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.32

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