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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.64, 418.06 and 175.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.64, 418.06 and 175.60 is: 263.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.64 : 418.06 = 175.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.64/418.06 = 175.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.64x = 418.06 × 175.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.64x = 73,411.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,411.34/278.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.46

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