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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.60, 418.10 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.60, 418.10 and 176.04 is: 264.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.60 : 418.10 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.60/418.10 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.60x = 418.10 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.60x = 73,602.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,602.32/278.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.19

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