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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.54, 384.55 and 175.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.54, 384.55 and 175.18 is: 241.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.54 : 384.55 = 175.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.54/384.55 = 175.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.54x = 384.55 × 175.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.54x = 67,365.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,365.47/278.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.85

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