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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.94, 418.12 and 176.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.94, 418.12 and 176.30 is: 264.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.94 : 418.12 = 176.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.94/418.12 = 176.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.94x = 418.12 × 176.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.94x = 73,714.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,714.56/278.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.27

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