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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.22, 383.91 and 160.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.22, 383.91 and 160.17 is: 221.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.22 : 383.91 = 160.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.22/383.91 = 160.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.22x = 383.91 × 160.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.22x = 61,490.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,490.86/278.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.02

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