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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.36, 384.16 and 161.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.36, 384.16 and 161.92 is: 223.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.36 : 384.16 = 161.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.36/384.16 = 161.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.36x = 384.16 × 161.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.36x = 62,203.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,203.19/278.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.46

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