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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.62, 418.30 and 175.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.62, 418.30 and 175.58 is: 263.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.62 : 418.30 = 175.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.62/418.30 = 175.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.62x = 418.30 × 175.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.62x = 73,445.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,445.11/278.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.60

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