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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.50, 384.51 and 175.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.50, 384.51 and 175.18 is: 241.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.50 : 384.51 = 175.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.50/384.51 = 175.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.50x = 384.51 × 175.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.50x = 67,358.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,358.46/278.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.86

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