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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.73, 417.41 and 162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.73, 417.41 and 162.90 is: 243.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.73 : 417.41 = 162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.73/417.41 = 162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.73x = 417.41 × 162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.73x = 67,996.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,996.09/278.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.95

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