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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.89, 419.84 and 117.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.89, 419.84 and 117.53 is: 176.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.89 : 419.84 = 117.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.89/419.84 = 117.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.89x = 419.84 × 117.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.89x = 49,343.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,343.80/279.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.30

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