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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.09, 417.13 and 113.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.09, 417.13 and 113.59 is: 170.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.09 : 417.13 = 113.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.09/417.13 = 113.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.09x = 417.13 × 113.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.09x = 47,381.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,381.80/278.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.38

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