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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.20, 383.92 and 167.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.20, 383.92 and 167.66 is: 231.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.20 : 383.92 = 167.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.20/383.92 = 167.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.20x = 383.92 × 167.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.20x = 64,366.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,366.57/278.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.37

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