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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.52, 417.84 and 116.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.52, 417.84 and 116.11 is: 174.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.52 : 417.84 = 116.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.52/417.84 = 116.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.52x = 417.84 × 116.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.52x = 48,515.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,515.40/278.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.19

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