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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.07, 420.07 and 117.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.07, 420.07 and 117.73 is: 176.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.07 : 420.07 = 117.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.07/420.07 = 117.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.07x = 420.07 × 117.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.07x = 49,454.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,454.84/280.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.58

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