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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.94, 419.78 and 106.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.94, 419.78 and 106.56 is: 159.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.94 : 419.78 = 106.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.94/419.78 = 106.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.94x = 419.78 × 106.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.94x = 44,731.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,731.76/279.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.79

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