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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.04, 383.61 and 179.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.04, 383.61 and 179.83 is: 248.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.04 : 383.61 = 179.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.04/383.61 = 179.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.04x = 383.61 × 179.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.04x = 68,984.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,984.59/278.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.11

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