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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.03, 417.02 and 104.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.03, 417.02 and 104.68 is: 157.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.03 : 417.02 = 104.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.03/417.02 = 104.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.03x = 417.02 × 104.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.03x = 43,652.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,652.87/278.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.01

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