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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.96, 418.58 and 116.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.96, 418.58 and 116.64 is: 175.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.96 : 418.58 = 116.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.96/418.58 = 116.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.96x = 418.58 × 116.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.96x = 48,823.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,823.17/278.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.02

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