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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.48, 417.72 and 163.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.48, 417.72 and 163.10 is: 244.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.48 : 417.72 = 163.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.48/417.72 = 163.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.48x = 417.72 × 163.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.48x = 68,130.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,130.13/278.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.65

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