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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.69, 384.54 and 160.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.69, 384.54 and 160.67 is: 221.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.69 : 384.54 = 160.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.69/384.54 = 160.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.69x = 384.54 × 160.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.69x = 61,782.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,782.12/278.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.69

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