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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.78, 419.78 and 106.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.78, 419.78 and 106.44 is: 159.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.78 : 419.78 = 106.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.78/419.78 = 106.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.78x = 419.78 × 106.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.78x = 44,681.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,681.38/279.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.70

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