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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.28, 417.29 and 175.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.28, 417.29 and 175.65 is: 263.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.28 : 417.29 = 175.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.28/417.29 = 175.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.28x = 417.29 × 175.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.28x = 73,296.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,296.11/278.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.39

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