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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280, 419.92 and 117.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280, 419.92 and 117.68 is: 176.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280 : 419.92 = 117.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280/419.92 = 117.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280x = 419.92 × 117.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280x = 49,416.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,416.19/280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.49

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