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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.08, 383.52 and 179.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.08, 383.52 and 179.84 is: 248.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.08 : 383.52 = 179.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.08/383.52 = 179.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.08x = 383.52 × 179.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.08x = 68,972.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,972.24/278.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.03

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