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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.67, 417.98 and 163.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.67, 417.98 and 163.91 is: 245.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.67 : 417.98 = 163.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.67/417.98 = 163.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.67x = 417.98 × 163.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.67x = 68,508.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,508.19/278.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.84

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