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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.08, 416.88 and 175.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.08, 416.88 and 175.36 is: 262.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.08 : 416.88 = 175.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.08/416.88 = 175.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.08x = 416.88 × 175.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.08x = 73,104.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,104.08/278.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.89

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