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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.51, 417.75 and 116.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.51, 417.75 and 116.19 is: 174.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.51 : 417.75 = 116.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.51/417.75 = 116.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.51x = 417.75 × 116.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.51x = 48,538.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,538.37/278.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.28

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