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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.71, 419.61 and 106.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.71, 419.61 and 106.37 is: 159.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.71 : 419.61 = 106.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.71/419.61 = 106.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.71x = 419.61 × 106.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.71x = 44,633.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,633.92/279.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.57

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