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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.18, 383.90 and 164.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.18, 383.90 and 164.69 is: 227.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.18 : 383.90 = 164.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.18/383.90 = 164.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.18x = 383.90 × 164.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.18x = 63,221.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,221.75/278.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.27

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