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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.29, 420.37 and 106.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.29, 420.37 and 106.98 is: 160.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.29 : 420.37 = 106.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.29/420.37 = 106.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.29x = 420.37 × 106.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.29x = 44,970.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,970.92/280.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.44

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