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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.33, 384.15 and 174.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.33, 384.15 and 174.77 is: 241.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.33 : 384.15 = 174.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.33/384.15 = 174.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.33x = 384.15 × 174.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.33x = 67,137.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,137.02/278.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.21

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