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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.04, 417.02 and 107

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.04, 417.02 and 107 is: 160.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.04 : 417.02 = 107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.04/417.02 = 107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.04x = 417.02 × 107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.04x = 44,621.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,621.14/278.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.48

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