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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.87, 419.69 and 108.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.87, 419.69 and 108.75 is: 163.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.87 : 419.69 = 108.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.87/419.69 = 108.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.87x = 419.69 × 108.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.87x = 45,640.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,640.74/279.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.08

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