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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.26, 419.58 and 177.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.26, 419.58 and 177.66 is: 265.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.26 : 419.58 = 177.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.26/419.58 = 177.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.26x = 419.58 × 177.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.26x = 74,542.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,542.58/280.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.98

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