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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.49, 384.19 and 167.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.49, 384.19 and 167.93 is: 231.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.49 : 384.19 = 167.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.49/384.19 = 167.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.49x = 384.19 × 167.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.49x = 64,517.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,517.03/278.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.67

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