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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.94, 384.98 and 179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.94, 384.98 and 179.36 is: 247.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.94 : 384.98 = 179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.94/384.98 = 179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.94x = 384.98 × 179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.94x = 69,051.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,051.30/278.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.55

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