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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.61, 417.93 and 116.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.61, 417.93 and 116.13 is: 174.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.61 : 417.93 = 116.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.61/417.93 = 116.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.61x = 417.93 × 116.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.61x = 48,534.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,534.21/278.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.20

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