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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.14, 383.81 and 160.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.14, 383.81 and 160.11 is: 220.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.14 : 383.81 = 160.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.14/383.81 = 160.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.14x = 383.81 × 160.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.14x = 61,451.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,451.82/278.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.94

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