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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.93, 419.07 and 177.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.93, 419.07 and 177.33 is: 265.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.93 : 419.07 = 177.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.93/419.07 = 177.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.93x = 419.07 × 177.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.93x = 74,313.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,313.68/279.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.47

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