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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.02, 383.66 and 161.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.02, 383.66 and 161.58 is: 222.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.02 : 383.66 = 161.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.02/383.66 = 161.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.02x = 383.66 × 161.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.02x = 61,991.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,991.78/278.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.98

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