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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.32, 384.04 and 160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.32, 384.04 and 160.28 is: 221.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.32 : 384.04 = 160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.32/384.04 = 160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.32x = 384.04 × 160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.32x = 61,553.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,553.93/278.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.16

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