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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.04, 416.90 and 115.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.04, 416.90 and 115.68 is: 173.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.04 : 416.90 = 115.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.04/416.90 = 115.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.04x = 416.90 × 115.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.04x = 48,226.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,226.99/278.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.45

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