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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.48, 384.12 and 174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.48, 384.12 and 174.80 is: 241.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.48 : 384.12 = 174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.48/384.12 = 174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.48x = 384.12 × 174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.48x = 67,144.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,144.18/278.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.11

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