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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.16, 383.87 and 167.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.16, 383.87 and 167.59 is: 231.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.16 : 383.87 = 167.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.16/383.87 = 167.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.16x = 383.87 × 167.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.16x = 64,332.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,332.77/278.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.28

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