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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.44, 417.71 and 116.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.44, 417.71 and 116.14 is: 174.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.44 : 417.71 = 116.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.44/417.71 = 116.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.44x = 417.71 × 116.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.44x = 48,512.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,512.84/278.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.23

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