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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.02, 419.60 and 117.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.02, 419.60 and 117.66 is: 176.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.02 : 419.60 = 117.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.02/419.60 = 117.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.02x = 419.60 × 117.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.02x = 49,370.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,370.14/280.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.31

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