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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.91, 419.59 and 176.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.91, 419.59 and 176.88 is: 265.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.91 : 419.59 = 176.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.91/419.59 = 176.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.91x = 419.59 × 176.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.91x = 74,217.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,217.08/279.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.15

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