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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.36, 417.54 and 163.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.36, 417.54 and 163.53 is: 245.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.36 : 417.54 = 163.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.36/417.54 = 163.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.36x = 417.54 × 163.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.36x = 68,281.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,281.00/278.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.30

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