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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.90, 418.09 and 168.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.90, 418.09 and 168.95 is: 253.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.90 : 418.09 = 168.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.90/418.09 = 168.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.90x = 418.09 × 168.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.90x = 70,636.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,636.31/278.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.27

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