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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.43, 384.16 and 180.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.43, 384.16 and 180.06 is: 248.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.43 : 384.16 = 180.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.43/384.16 = 180.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.43x = 384.16 × 180.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.43x = 69,171.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,171.85/278.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.44

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