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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.38, 417.57 and 113.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.38, 417.57 and 113.95 is: 170.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.38 : 417.57 = 113.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.38/417.57 = 113.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.38x = 417.57 × 113.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.38x = 47,582.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,582.10/278.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.93

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