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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.13, 383.97 and 167.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.13, 383.97 and 167.63 is: 231.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.13 : 383.97 = 167.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.13/383.97 = 167.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.13x = 383.97 × 167.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.13x = 64,364.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,364.89/278.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.42

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