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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.12, 417.18 and 107.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.12, 417.18 and 107.12 is: 160.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.12 : 417.18 = 107.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.12/417.18 = 107.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.12x = 417.18 × 107.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.12x = 44,688.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,688.32/278.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.68

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