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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.12, 383.70 and 174.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.12, 383.70 and 174.44 is: 240.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.12 : 383.70 = 174.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.12/383.70 = 174.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.12x = 383.70 × 174.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.12x = 66,932.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,932.63/278.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.66

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