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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.15, 417.50 and 175.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.15, 417.50 and 175.64 is: 263.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.15 : 417.50 = 175.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.15/417.50 = 175.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.15x = 417.50 × 175.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.15x = 73,328.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,328.38/278.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.63

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