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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.18, 383.94 and 160.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.18, 383.94 and 160.15 is: 221.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.18 : 383.94 = 160.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.18/383.94 = 160.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.18x = 383.94 × 160.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.18x = 61,488.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,488.83/278.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.04

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