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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.14, 383.76 and 161.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.14, 383.76 and 161.62 is: 222.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.14 : 383.76 = 161.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.14/383.76 = 161.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.14x = 383.76 × 161.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.14x = 62,023.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,023.29/278.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.99

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