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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.08, 417.20 and 164

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.08, 417.20 and 164 is: 246.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.08 : 417.20 = 164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.08/417.20 = 164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.08x = 417.20 × 164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.08x = 68,420.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,420.80/278.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.05

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