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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.80, 418.18 and 163.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.80, 418.18 and 163.18 is: 244.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.80 : 418.18 = 163.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.80/418.18 = 163.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.80x = 418.18 × 163.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.80x = 68,238.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,238.61/278.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.76

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