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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.42, 417.72 and 105.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.42, 417.72 and 105.10 is: 157.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.42 : 417.72 = 105.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.42/417.72 = 105.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.42x = 417.72 × 105.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.42x = 43,902.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,902.37/278.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.68

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