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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.24, 418.06 and 156.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.24, 418.06 and 156.63 is: 235.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.24 : 418.06 = 156.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.24/418.06 = 156.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.24x = 418.06 × 156.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.24x = 65,482.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,482.50/278.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.35

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