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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.02, 416.65 and 104.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.02, 416.65 and 104.51 is: 156.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.02 : 416.65 = 104.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.02/416.65 = 104.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.02x = 416.65 × 104.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.02x = 43,544.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,544.09/278.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.62

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