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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.82, 386.22 and 174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.82, 386.22 and 174.84 is: 241.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.82 : 386.22 = 174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.82/386.22 = 174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.82x = 386.22 × 174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.82x = 67,526.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,526.70/279.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.32

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