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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.76, 419.75 and 117.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.76, 419.75 and 117.49 is: 176.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.76 : 419.75 = 117.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.76/419.75 = 117.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.76x = 419.75 × 117.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.76x = 49,316.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,316.43/279.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.28

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