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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.84, 384.54 and 175.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.84, 384.54 and 175.40 is: 241.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.84 : 384.54 = 175.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.84/384.54 = 175.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.84x = 384.54 × 175.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.84x = 67,448.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,448.32/278.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.89

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