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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.24, 383.87 and 167.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.24, 383.87 and 167.67 is: 231.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.24 : 383.87 = 167.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.24/383.87 = 167.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.24x = 383.87 × 167.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.24x = 64,362.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,362.64/278.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.32

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