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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.06, 383.71 and 167.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.06, 383.71 and 167.51 is: 231.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.06 : 383.71 = 167.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.06/383.71 = 167.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.06x = 383.71 × 167.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.06x = 64,274.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,274.84/278.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.16

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