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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.82, 417.83 and 164.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.82, 417.83 and 164.58 is: 246.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.82 : 417.83 = 164.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.82/417.83 = 164.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.82x = 417.83 × 164.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.82x = 68,766.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,766.46/278.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.63

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