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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.10, 417.16 and 72.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.10, 417.16 and 72.69 is: 109.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.10 : 417.16 = 72.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.10/417.16 = 72.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.10x = 417.16 × 72.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.10x = 30,323.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,323.36/278.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.04

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