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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.02, 416.93 and 115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.02, 416.93 and 115.52 is: 173.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.02 : 416.93 = 115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.02/416.93 = 115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.02x = 416.93 × 115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.02x = 48,161.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,161.67/278.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.23

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