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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278, 383.64 and 167.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278, 383.64 and 167.57 is: 231.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278 : 383.64 = 167.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278/383.64 = 167.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278x = 383.64 × 167.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278x = 64,286.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,286.55/278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.25

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