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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.19, 417.33 and 175.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.19, 417.33 and 175.41 is: 263.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.19 : 417.33 = 175.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.19/417.33 = 175.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.19x = 417.33 × 175.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.19x = 73,203.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,203.86/278.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.14

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