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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.37, 417.66 and 116.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.37, 417.66 and 116.07 is: 174.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.37 : 417.66 = 116.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.37/417.66 = 116.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.37x = 417.66 × 116.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.37x = 48,475.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,475.79/278.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.14

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