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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.25, 383.97 and 160.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.25, 383.97 and 160.22 is: 221.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.25 : 383.97 = 160.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.25/383.97 = 160.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.25x = 383.97 × 160.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.25x = 61,519.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,519.67/278.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.10

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