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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.24, 416.34 and 170.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.24, 416.34 and 170.10 is: 254.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.24 : 416.34 = 170.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.24/416.34 = 170.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.24x = 416.34 × 170.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.24x = 70,819.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,819.43/278.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.53

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