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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.91, 384.96 and 160.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.91, 384.96 and 160.89 is: 222.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.91 : 384.96 = 160.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.91/384.96 = 160.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.91x = 384.96 × 160.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.91x = 61,938.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,938.26/278.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.08

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