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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.07, 383.78 and 167.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.07, 383.78 and 167.58 is: 231.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.07 : 383.78 = 167.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.07/383.78 = 167.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.07x = 383.78 × 167.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.07x = 64,313.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,313.85/278.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.29

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