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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.46, 383.94 and 180.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.46, 383.94 and 180.18 is: 248.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.46 : 383.94 = 180.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.46/383.94 = 180.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.46x = 383.94 × 180.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.46x = 69,178.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,178.31/278.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.43

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