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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.70, 384.41 and 180.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.70, 384.41 and 180.43 is: 248.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.70 : 384.41 = 180.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.70/384.41 = 180.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.70x = 384.41 × 180.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.70x = 69,357.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,357.17/278.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.86

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