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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280, 419.79 and 177.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280, 419.79 and 177.34 is: 265.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280 : 419.79 = 177.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280/419.79 = 177.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280x = 419.79 × 177.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280x = 74,445.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,445.56/280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.88

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