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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.28, 384.03 and 160.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.28, 384.03 and 160.27 is: 221.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.28 : 384.03 = 160.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.28/384.03 = 160.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.28x = 384.03 × 160.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.28x = 61,548.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,548.49/278.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.17

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