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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.10, 383.78 and 166.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.10, 383.78 and 166.04 is: 229.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.10 : 383.78 = 166.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.10/383.78 = 166.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.10x = 383.78 × 166.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.10x = 63,722.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,722.83/278.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.14

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