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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.24, 416.72 and 164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.24, 416.72 and 164.32 is: 246.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.24 : 416.72 = 164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.24/416.72 = 164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.24x = 416.72 × 164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.24x = 68,475.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,475.43/278.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.10

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