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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.12, 420.30 and 177.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.12, 420.30 and 177.58 is: 266.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.12 : 420.30 = 177.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.12/420.30 = 177.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.12x = 420.30 × 177.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.12x = 74,636.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,636.87/280.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.45

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