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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.17, 383.84 and 167.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.17, 383.84 and 167.63 is: 231.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.17 : 383.84 = 167.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.17/383.84 = 167.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.17x = 383.84 × 167.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.17x = 64,340.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,340.34/278.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.30

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