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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.04, 419.76 and 117.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.04, 419.76 and 117.56 is: 176.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.04 : 419.76 = 117.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.04/419.76 = 117.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.04x = 419.76 × 117.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.04x = 49,346.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,346.99/280.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.21

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