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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.79, 385.99 and 180.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.79, 385.99 and 180.18 is: 248.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.79 : 385.99 = 180.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.79/385.99 = 180.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.79x = 385.99 × 180.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.79x = 69,547.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,547.23/279.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.57

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