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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.78, 384.91 and 179.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.78, 384.91 and 179.25 is: 247.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.78 : 384.91 = 179.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.78/384.91 = 179.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.78x = 384.91 × 179.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.78x = 68,995.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,995.12/278.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.49

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