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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.10, 419.70 and 177.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.10, 419.70 and 177.20 is: 265.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.10 : 419.70 = 177.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.10/419.70 = 177.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.10x = 419.70 × 177.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.10x = 74,370.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,370.84/280.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.52

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