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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.07, 417.10 and 156.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.07, 417.10 and 156.23 is: 234.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.07 : 417.10 = 156.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.07/417.10 = 156.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.07x = 417.10 × 156.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.07x = 65,163.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,163.92/278.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.35

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