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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.77, 419.75 and 176.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.77, 419.75 and 176.93 is: 265.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.77 : 419.75 = 176.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.77/419.75 = 176.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.77x = 419.75 × 176.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.77x = 74,266.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,266.37/279.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.46

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