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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.39, 384.15 and 167.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.39, 384.15 and 167.90 is: 231.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.39 : 384.15 = 167.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.39/384.15 = 167.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.39x = 384.15 × 167.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.39x = 64,497.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,497.75/278.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.68

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