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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.81, 419.31 and 176.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.81, 419.31 and 176.81 is: 264.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.81 : 419.31 = 176.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.81/419.31 = 176.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.81x = 419.31 × 176.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.81x = 74,136.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,136.10/279.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.95

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