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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.10, 416.12 and 174.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.10, 416.12 and 174.90 is: 261.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.10 : 416.12 = 174.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.10/416.12 = 174.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.10x = 416.12 × 174.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.10x = 72,778.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,778.51/278.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.70

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