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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.36, 416.34 and 162.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.36, 416.34 and 162.51 is: 243.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.36 : 416.34 = 162.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.36/416.34 = 162.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.36x = 416.34 × 162.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.36x = 67,659.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,659.41/278.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.07

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