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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.35, 417.52 and 163.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.35, 417.52 and 163.59 is: 245.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.35 : 417.52 = 163.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.35/417.52 = 163.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.35x = 417.52 × 163.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.35x = 68,302.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,302.10/278.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.38

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