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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.47, 384.28 and 160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.47, 384.28 and 160.44 is: 221.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.47 : 384.28 = 160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.47/384.28 = 160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.47x = 384.28 × 160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.47x = 61,653.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,653.88/278.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.40

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