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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.44, 417.51 and 115.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.44, 417.51 and 115.93 is: 173.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.44 : 417.51 = 115.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.44/417.51 = 115.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.44x = 417.51 × 115.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.44x = 48,401.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,401.93/278.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.83

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