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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.16, 383.88 and 167.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.16, 383.88 and 167.60 is: 231.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.16 : 383.88 = 167.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.16/383.88 = 167.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.16x = 383.88 × 167.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.16x = 64,338.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,338.29/278.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.30

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