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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.27, 417.54 and 116

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.27, 417.54 and 116 is: 174.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.27 : 417.54 = 116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.27/417.54 = 116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.27x = 417.54 × 116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.27x = 48,434.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,434.64/278.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.06

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