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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.21, 417.00 and 174.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.21, 417.00 and 174.14 is: 261.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.21 : 417.00 = 174.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.21/417.00 = 174.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.21x = 417.00 × 174.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.21x = 72,615.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,615.94/278.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.01

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