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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.94, 418.46 and 116.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.94, 418.46 and 116.64 is: 174.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.94 : 418.46 = 116.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.94/418.46 = 116.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.94x = 418.46 × 116.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.94x = 48,808.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,808.59/278.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.98

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