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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278, 417 and 164

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278, 417 and 164 is: 246

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278 : 417 = 164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278/417 = 164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278x = 417 × 164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278x = 68,388
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,388/278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246

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