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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278, 417.02 and 113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278, 417.02 and 113.52 is: 170.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278 : 417.02 = 113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278/417.02 = 113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278x = 417.02 × 113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278x = 47,340.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,340.11/278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.29

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