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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.25, 384.08 and 160.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.25, 384.08 and 160.30 is: 221.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.25 : 384.08 = 160.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.25/384.08 = 160.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.25x = 384.08 × 160.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.25x = 61,568.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,568.02/278.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.27

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