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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.96, 419.82 and 117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.96, 419.82 and 117.60 is: 176.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.96 : 419.82 = 117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.96/419.82 = 117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.96x = 419.82 × 117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.96x = 49,370.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,370.83/279.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.35

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