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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.03, 416.95 and 175.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.03, 416.95 and 175.23 is: 262.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.03 : 416.95 = 175.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.03/416.95 = 175.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.03x = 416.95 × 175.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.03x = 73,061.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,061.71/278.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.78

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