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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.36, 416.52 and 168.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.36, 416.52 and 168.28 is: 251.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.36 : 416.52 = 168.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.36/416.52 = 168.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.36x = 416.52 × 168.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.36x = 70,091.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,091.99/278.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.80

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