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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.94, 418.01 and 175.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.94, 418.01 and 175.97 is: 263.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.94 : 418.01 = 175.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.94/418.01 = 175.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.94x = 418.01 × 175.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.94x = 73,558.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,558.37/278.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.70

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