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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.04, 417.10 and 168.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.04, 417.10 and 168.44 is: 252.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.04 : 417.10 = 168.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.04/417.10 = 168.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.04x = 417.10 × 168.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.04x = 70,256.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,256.32/278.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.68

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