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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.55, 417.83 and 116.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.55, 417.83 and 116.24 is: 174.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.55 : 417.83 = 116.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.55/417.83 = 116.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.55x = 417.83 × 116.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.55x = 48,565.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,565.89/278.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.35

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