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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.84, 386.04 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.84, 386.04 and 176.40 is: 243.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.84 : 386.04 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.84/386.04 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.84x = 386.04 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.84x = 68,097.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,097.46/279.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.34

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