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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.86, 386.34 and 174.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.86, 386.34 and 174.99 is: 241.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.86 : 386.34 = 174.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.86/386.34 = 174.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.86x = 386.34 × 174.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.86x = 67,606.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,606.43/279.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.58

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