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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.52, 384.36 and 162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.52, 384.36 and 162.12 is: 223.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.52 : 384.36 = 162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.52/384.36 = 162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.52x = 384.36 × 162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.52x = 62,312.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,312.44/278.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.73

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