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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.95, 384.98 and 160.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.95, 384.98 and 160.93 is: 222.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.95 : 384.98 = 160.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.95/384.98 = 160.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.95x = 384.98 × 160.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.95x = 61,954.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,954.83/278.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.10

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