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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.08, 383.74 and 167.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.08, 383.74 and 167.57 is: 231.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.08 : 383.74 = 167.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.08/383.74 = 167.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.08x = 383.74 × 167.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.08x = 64,302.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,302.41/278.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.23

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