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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.13, 417.30 and 175.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.13, 417.30 and 175.30 is: 263.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.13 : 417.30 = 175.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.13/417.30 = 175.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.13x = 417.30 × 175.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.13x = 73,152.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,152.69/278.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.02

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