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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.28, 416.84 and 168.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.28, 416.84 and 168.25 is: 252.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.28 : 416.84 = 168.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.28/416.84 = 168.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.28x = 416.84 × 168.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.28x = 70,133.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,133.33/278.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.02

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