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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.13, 383.85 and 160.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.13, 383.85 and 160.13 is: 220.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.13 : 383.85 = 160.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.13/383.85 = 160.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.13x = 383.85 × 160.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.13x = 61,463.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,463.98/278.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.99

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