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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.51, 417.69 and 116.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.51, 417.69 and 116.17 is: 174.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.51 : 417.69 = 116.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.51/417.69 = 116.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.51x = 417.69 × 116.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.51x = 48,522.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,522.00/278.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.22

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