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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.48, 384.27 and 166.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.48, 384.27 and 166.45 is: 229.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.48 : 384.27 = 166.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.48/384.27 = 166.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.48x = 384.27 × 166.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.48x = 63,958.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,958.99/278.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.67

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