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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.09, 416.85 and 104.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.09, 416.85 and 104.64 is: 156.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.09 : 416.85 = 104.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.09/416.85 = 104.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.09x = 416.85 × 104.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.09x = 43,617.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,617.62/278.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.85

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