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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.19, 383.88 and 160.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.19, 383.88 and 160.18 is: 221.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.19 : 383.88 = 160.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.19/383.88 = 160.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.19x = 383.88 × 160.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.19x = 61,489.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,489.90/278.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.04

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