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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.67, 384.57 and 162.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.67, 384.57 and 162.30 is: 223.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.67 : 384.57 = 162.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.67/384.57 = 162.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.67x = 384.57 × 162.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.67x = 62,415.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,415.71/278.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.98

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