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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.38, 416.70 and 162.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.38, 416.70 and 162.52 is: 243.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.38 : 416.70 = 162.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.38/416.70 = 162.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.38x = 416.70 × 162.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.38x = 67,722.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,722.08/278.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.27

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