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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.28, 383.94 and 174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.28, 383.94 and 174.84 is: 241.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.28 : 383.94 = 174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.28/383.94 = 174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.28x = 383.94 × 174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.28x = 67,128.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,128.07/278.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.22

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