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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.04, 383.66 and 161.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.04, 383.66 and 161.56 is: 222.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.04 : 383.66 = 161.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.04/383.66 = 161.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.04x = 383.66 × 161.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.04x = 61,984.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,984.11/278.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.93

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