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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.75, 419.38 and 176.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.75, 419.38 and 176.99 is: 265.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.75 : 419.38 = 176.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.75/419.38 = 176.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.75x = 419.38 × 176.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.75x = 74,223.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,223.53/279.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.32

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