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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.67, 384.60 and 180.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.67, 384.60 and 180.51 is: 249.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.67 : 384.60 = 180.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.67/384.60 = 180.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.67x = 384.60 × 180.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.67x = 69,424.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,424.15/278.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.13

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