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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.36, 384.06 and 161.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.36, 384.06 and 161.85 is: 223.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.36 : 384.06 = 161.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.36/384.06 = 161.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.36x = 384.06 × 161.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.36x = 62,160.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,160.11/278.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.31

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