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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.83, 419.76 and 117.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.83, 419.76 and 117.62 is: 176.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.83 : 419.76 = 117.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.83/419.76 = 117.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.83x = 419.76 × 117.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.83x = 49,370.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,370.07/279.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.43

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