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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.22, 417.36 and 113.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.22, 417.36 and 113.66 is: 170.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.22 : 417.36 = 113.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.22/417.36 = 113.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.22x = 417.36 × 113.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.22x = 47,435.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,435.05/278.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.49

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