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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.17, 383.88 and 160.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.17, 383.88 and 160.15 is: 221.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.17 : 383.88 = 160.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.17/383.88 = 160.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.17x = 383.88 × 160.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.17x = 61,478.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,478.38/278.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.01

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