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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.42, 420.90 and 172.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.42, 420.90 and 172.42 is: 258.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.42 : 420.90 = 172.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.42/420.90 = 172.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.42x = 420.90 × 172.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.42x = 72,571.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,571.58/280.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.80

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