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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.62, 417.99 and 116.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.62, 417.99 and 116.35 is: 174.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.62 : 417.99 = 116.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.62/417.99 = 116.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.62x = 417.99 × 116.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.62x = 48,633.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,633.14/278.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.55

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