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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.98, 384.96 and 166.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.98, 384.96 and 166.95 is: 230.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.98 : 384.96 = 166.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.98/384.96 = 166.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.98x = 384.96 × 166.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.98x = 64,266.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,266.31/278.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.36

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