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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.96, 386.24 and 175.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.96, 386.24 and 175.12 is: 241.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.96 : 386.24 = 175.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.96/386.24 = 175.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.96x = 386.24 × 175.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.96x = 67,638.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,638.35/279.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.60

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