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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.04, 416.66 and 162.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.04, 416.66 and 162.42 is: 243.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.04 : 416.66 = 162.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.04/416.66 = 162.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.04x = 416.66 × 162.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.04x = 67,673.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,673.92/278.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.40

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