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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.06, 417.16 and 113.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.06, 417.16 and 113.42 is: 170.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.06 : 417.16 = 113.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.06/417.16 = 113.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.06x = 417.16 × 113.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.06x = 47,315.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,315.05/278.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.16

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