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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.43, 420.66 and 104.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.43, 420.66 and 104.73 is: 157.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.43 : 420.66 = 104.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.43/420.66 = 104.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.43x = 420.66 × 104.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.43x = 44,055.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,055.72/280.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.10

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