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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.16, 383.85 and 160.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.16, 383.85 and 160.05 is: 220.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.16 : 383.85 = 160.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.16/383.85 = 160.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.16x = 383.85 × 160.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.16x = 61,435.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,435.19/278.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.86

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