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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.22, 383.90 and 161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.22, 383.90 and 161.76 is: 223.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.22 : 383.90 = 161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.22/383.90 = 161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.22x = 383.90 × 161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.22x = 62,099.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,099.66/278.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.20

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