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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.22, 383.70 and 179.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.22, 383.70 and 179.88 is: 248.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.22 : 383.70 = 179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.22/383.70 = 179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.22x = 383.70 × 179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.22x = 69,019.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,019.96/278.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.08

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