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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.48, 417.75 and 156.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.48, 417.75 and 156.98 is: 235.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.48 : 417.75 = 156.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.48/417.75 = 156.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.48x = 417.75 × 156.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.48x = 65,578.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,578.40/278.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.49

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