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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.03, 416.13 and 169.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.03, 416.13 and 169.90 is: 254.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.03 : 416.13 = 169.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.03/416.13 = 169.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.03x = 416.13 × 169.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.03x = 70,700.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,700.49/278.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.29

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