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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.43, 385.69 and 180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.43, 385.69 and 180 is: 248.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.43 : 385.69 = 180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.43/385.69 = 180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.43x = 385.69 × 180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.43x = 69,424.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,424.20/279.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.45

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