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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.53, 420.80 and 107.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.53, 420.80 and 107.18 is: 160.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.53 : 420.80 = 107.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.53/420.80 = 107.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.53x = 420.80 × 107.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.53x = 45,099.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,099.51/280.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.77

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