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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.02, 383.61 and 167.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.02, 383.61 and 167.55 is: 231.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.02 : 383.61 = 167.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.02/383.61 = 167.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.02x = 383.61 × 167.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.02x = 64,273.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,273.86/278.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.18

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