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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.34, 420.23 and 106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.34, 420.23 and 106.96 is: 160.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.34 : 420.23 = 106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.34/420.23 = 106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.34x = 420.23 × 106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.34x = 44,947.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,947.27/280.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.33

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