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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.04, 417.14 and 104.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.04, 417.14 and 104.70 is: 157.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.04 : 417.14 = 104.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.04/417.14 = 104.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.04x = 417.14 × 104.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.04x = 43,674.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,674.03/278.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.08

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