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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.89, 384.81 and 160.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.89, 384.81 and 160.84 is: 221.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.89 : 384.81 = 160.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.89/384.81 = 160.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.89x = 384.81 × 160.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.89x = 61,892.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,892.84/278.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.93

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