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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.80, 419.75 and 106.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.80, 419.75 and 106.46 is: 159.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.80 : 419.75 = 106.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.80/419.75 = 106.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.80x = 419.75 × 106.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.80x = 44,683.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,683.95/279.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.70

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