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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.67, 418.04 and 116.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.67, 418.04 and 116.36 is: 174.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.67 : 418.04 = 116.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.67/418.04 = 116.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.67x = 418.04 × 116.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.67x = 48,643.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,643.13/278.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.55

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