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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.64, 418.14 and 116.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.64, 418.14 and 116.46 is: 174.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.64 : 418.14 = 116.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.64/418.14 = 116.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.64x = 418.14 × 116.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.64x = 48,696.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,696.58/278.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.77

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