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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.28, 420.42 and 107.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.28, 420.42 and 107.03 is: 160.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.28 : 420.42 = 107.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.28/420.42 = 107.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.28x = 420.42 × 107.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.28x = 44,997.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,997.55/280.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.55

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