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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.04, 420.08 and 115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.04, 420.08 and 115.44 is: 173.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.04 : 420.08 = 115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.04/420.08 = 115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.04x = 420.08 × 115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.04x = 48,494.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,494.04/280.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.17

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