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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.98, 384.82 and 174.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.98, 384.82 and 174.15 is: 240.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.98 : 384.82 = 174.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.98/384.82 = 174.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.98x = 384.82 × 174.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.98x = 67,015.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,015.97/278.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.22

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