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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.54, 417.86 and 116.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.54, 417.86 and 116.34 is: 174.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.54 : 417.86 = 116.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.54/417.86 = 116.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.54x = 417.86 × 116.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.54x = 48,613.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,613.25/278.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.53

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