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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.45, 384.29 and 167.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.45, 384.29 and 167.98 is: 231.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.45 : 384.29 = 167.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.45/384.29 = 167.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.45x = 384.29 × 167.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.45x = 64,553.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,553.03/278.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.83

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