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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.23, 383.91 and 167.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.23, 383.91 and 167.73 is: 231.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.23 : 383.91 = 167.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.23/383.91 = 167.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.23x = 383.91 × 167.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.23x = 64,393.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,393.22/278.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.44

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