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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.34, 384.15 and 177.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.34, 384.15 and 177.44 is: 244.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.34 : 384.15 = 177.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.34/384.15 = 177.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.34x = 384.15 × 177.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.34x = 68,161.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,161.66/278.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.89

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