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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.13, 383.76 and 161.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.13, 383.76 and 161.63 is: 223.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.13 : 383.76 = 161.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.13/383.76 = 161.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.13x = 383.76 × 161.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.13x = 62,027.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,027.13/278.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.01

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