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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.34, 384.06 and 167.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.34, 384.06 and 167.82 is: 231.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.34 : 384.06 = 167.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.34/384.06 = 167.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.34x = 384.06 × 167.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.34x = 64,452.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,452.95/278.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.56

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