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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.91, 384.93 and 174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.91, 384.93 and 174 is: 240.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.91 : 384.93 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.91/384.93 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.91x = 384.93 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.91x = 66,977.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,977.82/278.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.14

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