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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.63, 384.54 and 162.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.63, 384.54 and 162.19 is: 223.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.63 : 384.54 = 162.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.63/384.54 = 162.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.63x = 384.54 × 162.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.63x = 62,367.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,367.18/278.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.83

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