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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.52, 418.43 and 163.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.52, 418.43 and 163.04 is: 244.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.52 : 418.43 = 163.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.52/418.43 = 163.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.52x = 418.43 × 163.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.52x = 68,221.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,221.40/278.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.94

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