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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.45, 417.70 and 116.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.45, 417.70 and 116.10 is: 174.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.45 : 417.70 = 116.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.45/417.70 = 116.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.45x = 417.70 × 116.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.45x = 48,494.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,494.97/278.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.16

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