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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.54, 384.22 and 167.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.54, 384.22 and 167.95 is: 231.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.54 : 384.22 = 167.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.54/384.22 = 167.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.54x = 384.22 × 167.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.54x = 64,529.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,529.75/278.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.67

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