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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.06, 417.16 and 115.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.06, 417.16 and 115.76 is: 173.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.06 : 417.16 = 115.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.06/417.16 = 115.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.06x = 417.16 × 115.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.06x = 48,290.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,290.44/278.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.67

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