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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.10, 383.81 and 179.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.10, 383.81 and 179.79 is: 248.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.10 : 383.81 = 179.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.10/383.81 = 179.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.10x = 383.81 × 179.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.10x = 69,003.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,003.28/278.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.12

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