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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.73, 417.73 and 116.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.73, 417.73 and 116.22 is: 174.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.73 : 417.73 = 116.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.73/417.73 = 116.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.73x = 417.73 × 116.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.73x = 48,548.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,548.58/278.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.18

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