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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.66, 417.29 and 169.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.66, 417.29 and 169.02 is: 253.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.66 : 417.29 = 169.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.66/417.29 = 169.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.66x = 417.29 × 169.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.66x = 70,530.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,530.46/278.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.11

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