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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.41, 417.07 and 162.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.41, 417.07 and 162.62 is: 243.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.41 : 417.07 = 162.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.41/417.07 = 162.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.41x = 417.07 × 162.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.41x = 67,821.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,821.84/278.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.60

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