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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.71, 418.16 and 163.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.71, 418.16 and 163.13 is: 244.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.71 : 418.16 = 163.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.71/418.16 = 163.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.71x = 418.16 × 163.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.71x = 68,215.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,215.11/278.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.76

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