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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.55, 417.02 and 175.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.55, 417.02 and 175.95 is: 263.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.55 : 417.02 = 175.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.55/417.02 = 175.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.55x = 417.02 × 175.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.55x = 73,373.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,373.79/278.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.41

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