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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.07, 417.09 and 107.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.07, 417.09 and 107.07 is: 160.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.07 : 417.09 = 107.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.07/417.09 = 107.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.07x = 417.09 × 107.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.07x = 44,657.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,657.83/278.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.60

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