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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.30, 417.50 and 180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.30, 417.50 and 180.76 is: 271.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.30 : 417.50 = 180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.30/417.50 = 180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.30x = 417.50 × 180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.30x = 75,467.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,467.30/278.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.17

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