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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.03, 383.62 and 167.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.03, 383.62 and 167.47 is: 231.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.03 : 383.62 = 167.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.03/383.62 = 167.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.03x = 383.62 × 167.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.03x = 64,242.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,242.09/278.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.06

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