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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.54, 416.98 and 175.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.54, 416.98 and 175.51 is: 262.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.54 : 416.98 = 175.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.54/416.98 = 175.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.54x = 416.98 × 175.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.54x = 73,184.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,184.16/278.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.74

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