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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.64, 418.11 and 116.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.64, 418.11 and 116.33 is: 174.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.64 : 418.11 = 116.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.64/418.11 = 116.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.64x = 418.11 × 116.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.64x = 48,638.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,638.15/278.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.56

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