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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.21, 417.43 and 107.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.21, 417.43 and 107.33 is: 161.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.21 : 417.43 = 107.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.21/417.43 = 107.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.21x = 417.43 × 107.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.21x = 44,800.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,800.41/278.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.03

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