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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.96, 418.20 and 163.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.96, 418.20 and 163.40 is: 244.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.96 : 418.20 = 163.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.96/418.20 = 163.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.96x = 418.20 × 163.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.96x = 68,333.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,333.88/278.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.96

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