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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.92, 419.88 and 117.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.92, 419.88 and 117.48 is: 176.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.92 : 419.88 = 117.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.92/419.88 = 117.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.92x = 419.88 × 117.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.92x = 49,329.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,329.52/279.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.23

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