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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.98, 384.98 and 160.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.98, 384.98 and 160.92 is: 222.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.98 : 384.98 = 160.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.98/384.98 = 160.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.98x = 384.98 × 160.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.98x = 61,950.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,950.98/278.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.06

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