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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.45, 384.31 and 166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.45, 384.31 and 166.44 is: 229.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.45 : 384.31 = 166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.45/384.31 = 166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.45x = 384.31 × 166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.45x = 63,964.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,964.14/278.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.72

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