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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.06, 416.16 and 175.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.06, 416.16 and 175.41 is: 262.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.06 : 416.16 = 175.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.06/416.16 = 175.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.06x = 416.16 × 175.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.06x = 72,998.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,998.63/278.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.53

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