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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.39, 417.49 and 116.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.39, 417.49 and 116.03 is: 174.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.39 : 417.49 = 116.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.39/417.49 = 116.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.39x = 417.49 × 116.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.39x = 48,441.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,441.36/278.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.01

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