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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.76, 384.73 and 160.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.76, 384.73 and 160.75 is: 221.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.76 : 384.73 = 160.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.76/384.73 = 160.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.76x = 384.73 × 160.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.76x = 61,845.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,845.43/278.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.86

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