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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.38, 416.67 and 170.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.38, 416.67 and 170.26 is: 254.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.38 : 416.67 = 170.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.38/416.67 = 170.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.38x = 416.67 × 170.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.38x = 70,942.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,942.23/278.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.84

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