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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.22, 384.03 and 160.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.22, 384.03 and 160.26 is: 221.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.22 : 384.03 = 160.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.22/384.03 = 160.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.22x = 384.03 × 160.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.22x = 61,543.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,543.21/278.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.20

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