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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.10, 383.69 and 179.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.10, 383.69 and 179.91 is: 248.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.10 : 383.69 = 179.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.10/383.69 = 179.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.10x = 383.69 × 179.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.10x = 69,030.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,030.12/278.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.22

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