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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.08, 416.80 and 169.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.08, 416.80 and 169.92 is: 254.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.08 : 416.80 = 169.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.08/416.80 = 169.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.08x = 416.80 × 169.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.08x = 70,822.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,822.66/278.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.68

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