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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.24, 417.06 and 180.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.24, 417.06 and 180.80 is: 271.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.24 : 417.06 = 180.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.24/417.06 = 180.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.24x = 417.06 × 180.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.24x = 75,403.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,403.93/278.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.01

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