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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.14, 383.76 and 179.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.14, 383.76 and 179.74 is: 247.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.14 : 383.76 = 179.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.14/383.76 = 179.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.14x = 383.76 × 179.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.14x = 68,977.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,977.02/278.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.99

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