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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.34, 417.56 and 154.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.34, 417.56 and 154.95 is: 232.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.34 : 417.56 = 154.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.34/417.56 = 154.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.34x = 417.56 × 154.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.34x = 64,698.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,698.58/278.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.45

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