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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.93, 418.48 and 116.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.93, 418.48 and 116.62 is: 174.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.93 : 418.48 = 116.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.93/418.48 = 116.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.93x = 418.48 × 116.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.93x = 48,801.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,801.80/278.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.96

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