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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.02, 383.67 and 167.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.02, 383.67 and 167.47 is: 231.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.02 : 383.67 = 167.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.02/383.67 = 167.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.02x = 383.67 × 167.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.02x = 64,253.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,253.21/278.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.11

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