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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.16, 384.12 and 174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.16, 384.12 and 174.84 is: 241.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.16 : 384.12 = 174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.16/384.12 = 174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.16x = 384.12 × 174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.16x = 67,159.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,159.54/278.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.44

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