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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.40, 416.64 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.40, 416.64 and 182.16 is: 272.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.40 : 416.64 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.40/416.64 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.40x = 416.64 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.40x = 75,895.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,895.14/278.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.61

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