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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.73, 418.23 and 116.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.73, 418.23 and 116.40 is: 174.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.73 : 418.23 = 116.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.73/418.23 = 116.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.73x = 418.23 × 116.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.73x = 48,681.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,681.97/278.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.66

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