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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.08, 416.96 and 107.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.08, 416.96 and 107.04 is: 160.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.08 : 416.96 = 107.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.08/416.96 = 107.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.08x = 416.96 × 107.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.08x = 44,631.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,631.40/278.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.50

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