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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.42, 417.68 and 116.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.42, 417.68 and 116.11 is: 174.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.42 : 417.68 = 116.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.42/417.68 = 116.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.42x = 417.68 × 116.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.42x = 48,497.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,497.20/278.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.19

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