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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.26, 420.35 and 113.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.26, 420.35 and 113.49 is: 170.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.26 : 420.35 = 113.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.26/420.35 = 113.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.26x = 420.35 × 113.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.26x = 47,704.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,704.95/280.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.22

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