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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.53, 384.56 and 180.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.53, 384.56 and 180.43 is: 249.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.53 : 384.56 = 180.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.53/384.56 = 180.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.53x = 384.56 × 180.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.53x = 69,386.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,386.16/278.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.12

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