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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.92, 386.08 and 174.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.92, 386.08 and 174.96 is: 241.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.92 : 386.08 = 174.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.92/386.08 = 174.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.92x = 386.08 × 174.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.92x = 67,548.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,548.56/279.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.31

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