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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.10, 417.07 and 115.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.10, 417.07 and 115.75 is: 173.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.10 : 417.07 = 115.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.10/417.07 = 115.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.10x = 417.07 × 115.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.10x = 48,275.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,275.85/278.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.59

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