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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.47, 417.56 and 116.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.47, 417.56 and 116.03 is: 173.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.47 : 417.56 = 116.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.47/417.56 = 116.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.47x = 417.56 × 116.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.47x = 48,449.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,449.95/278.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.99

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