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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.74, 384.66 and 162.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.74, 384.66 and 162.37 is: 224.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.74 : 384.66 = 162.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.74/384.66 = 162.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.74x = 384.66 × 162.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.74x = 62,454.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,454.51/278.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.06

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