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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.82, 418.41 and 116.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.82, 418.41 and 116.55 is: 174.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.82 : 418.41 = 116.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.82/418.41 = 116.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.82x = 418.41 × 116.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.82x = 48,765.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,765.69/278.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.90

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