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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.81, 384.69 and 180.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.81, 384.69 and 180.55 is: 249.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.81 : 384.69 = 180.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.81/384.69 = 180.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.81x = 384.69 × 180.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.81x = 69,455.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,455.78/278.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.12

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