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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.36, 416.73 and 156.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.36, 416.73 and 156.46 is: 234.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.36 : 416.73 = 156.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.36/416.73 = 156.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.36x = 416.73 × 156.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.36x = 65,201.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,201.58/278.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.23

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