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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.16, 417.10 and 162.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.16, 417.10 and 162.63 is: 243.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.16 : 417.10 = 162.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.16/417.10 = 162.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.16x = 417.10 × 162.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.16x = 67,832.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,832.57/278.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.86

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