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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.81, 419.85 and 117.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.81, 419.85 and 117.81 is: 176.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.81 : 419.85 = 117.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.81/419.85 = 117.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.81x = 419.85 × 117.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.81x = 49,462.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,462.53/279.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.77

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