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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.06, 417 and 104.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.06, 417 and 104.72 is: 157.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.06 : 417 = 104.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.06/417 = 104.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.06x = 417 × 104.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.06x = 43,668.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,668.24/278.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.05

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