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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.41, 384.18 and 160.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.41, 384.18 and 160.41 is: 221.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.41 : 384.18 = 160.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.41/384.18 = 160.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.41x = 384.18 × 160.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.41x = 61,624.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,624.39/278.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.34

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