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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.94, 384.88 and 160.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.94, 384.88 and 160.90 is: 222.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.94 : 384.88 = 160.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.94/384.88 = 160.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.94x = 384.88 × 160.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.94x = 61,925.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,925.27/278.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.01

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