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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.83, 386.11 and 174.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.83, 386.11 and 174.83 is: 241.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.83 : 386.11 = 174.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.83/386.11 = 174.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.83x = 386.11 × 174.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.83x = 67,503.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,503.61/279.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.23

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