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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.24, 383.90 and 160.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.24, 383.90 and 160.25 is: 221.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.24 : 383.90 = 160.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.24/383.90 = 160.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.24x = 383.90 × 160.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.24x = 61,517.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,517.25/278.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.10

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