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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.24, 420.30 and 106.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.24, 420.30 and 106.87 is: 160.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.24 : 420.30 = 106.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.24/420.30 = 106.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.24x = 420.30 × 106.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.24x = 44,917.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,917.10/280.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.28

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