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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.19, 418.13 and 162.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.19, 418.13 and 162.86 is: 244.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.19 : 418.13 = 162.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.19/418.13 = 162.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.19x = 418.13 × 162.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.19x = 68,093.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,093.75/278.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.77

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