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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.78, 384.77 and 162.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.78, 384.77 and 162.35 is: 224.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.78 : 384.77 = 162.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.78/384.77 = 162.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.78x = 384.77 × 162.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.78x = 62,467.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,467.41/278.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.07

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