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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.48, 417.59 and 105.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.48, 417.59 and 105.02 is: 157.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.48 : 417.59 = 105.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.48/417.59 = 105.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.48x = 417.59 × 105.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.48x = 43,855.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,855.30/278.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.48

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