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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.24, 419.88 and 177.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.24, 419.88 and 177.52 is: 265.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.24 : 419.88 = 177.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.24/419.88 = 177.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.24x = 419.88 × 177.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.24x = 74,537.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,537.10/280.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.98

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