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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.88, 417.84 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.88, 417.84 and 176.04 is: 263.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.88 : 417.84 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.88/417.84 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.88x = 417.84 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.88x = 73,556.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,556.55/278.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.76

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