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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.78, 383.53 and 178.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.78, 383.53 and 178.25 is: 246.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.78 : 383.53 = 178.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.78/383.53 = 178.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.78x = 383.53 × 178.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.78x = 68,364.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,364.22/277.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.11

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