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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.76, 384.68 and 180.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.76, 384.68 and 180.35 is: 248.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.76 : 384.68 = 180.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.76/384.68 = 180.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.76x = 384.68 × 180.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.76x = 69,375.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,375.63/278.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.87

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