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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.03, 383.76 and 167.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.03, 383.76 and 167.48 is: 231.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.03 : 383.76 = 167.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.03/383.76 = 167.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.03x = 383.76 × 167.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.03x = 64,271.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,271.29/278.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.17

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