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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.22, 417.34 and 163.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.22, 417.34 and 163.47 is: 245.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.22 : 417.34 = 163.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.22/417.34 = 163.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.22x = 417.34 × 163.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.22x = 68,221.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,221.75/278.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.21

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