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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.94, 384.93 and 160.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.94, 384.93 and 160.83 is: 221.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.94 : 384.93 = 160.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.94/384.93 = 160.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.94x = 384.93 × 160.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.94x = 61,908.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,908.29/278.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.94

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