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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.15, 416.93 and 162.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.15, 416.93 and 162.59 is: 243.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.15 : 416.93 = 162.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.15/416.93 = 162.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.15x = 416.93 × 162.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.15x = 67,785.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,785.75/278.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.71

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