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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.07, 416.04 and 168.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.07, 416.04 and 168.41 is: 251.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.07 : 416.04 = 168.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.07/416.04 = 168.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.07x = 416.04 × 168.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.07x = 70,065.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,065.70/278.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.97

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