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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.55, 384.32 and 160.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.55, 384.32 and 160.50 is: 221.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.55 : 384.32 = 160.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.55/384.32 = 160.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.55x = 384.32 × 160.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.55x = 61,682.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,682.56/278.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.44

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