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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.04, 383.86 and 174.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.04, 383.86 and 174.68 is: 241.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.04 : 383.86 = 174.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.04/383.86 = 174.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.04x = 383.86 × 174.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.04x = 67,052.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,052.66/278.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.16

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