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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.88, 384.84 and 173.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.88, 384.84 and 173.97 is: 240.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.88 : 384.84 = 173.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.88/384.84 = 173.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.88x = 384.84 × 173.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.88x = 66,950.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,950.61/278.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.07

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