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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.94, 384.84 and 180.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.94, 384.84 and 180.66 is: 249.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.94 : 384.84 = 180.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.94/384.84 = 180.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.94x = 384.84 × 180.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.94x = 69,525.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,525.19/278.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.25

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