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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.83, 417.93 and 116.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.83, 417.93 and 116.34 is: 174.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.83 : 417.93 = 116.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.83/417.93 = 116.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.83x = 417.93 × 116.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.83x = 48,619.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,619.89/278.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.37

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