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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.48, 384.12 and 161.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.48, 384.12 and 161.96 is: 223.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.48 : 384.12 = 161.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.48/384.12 = 161.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.48x = 384.12 × 161.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.48x = 62,212.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,212.08/278.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.40

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