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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.07, 417.18 and 104.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.07, 417.18 and 104.74 is: 157.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.07 : 417.18 = 104.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.07/417.18 = 104.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.07x = 417.18 × 104.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.07x = 43,694.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,694.91/278.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.14

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