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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.54, 420.93 and 118.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.54, 420.93 and 118.26 is: 177.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.54 : 420.93 = 118.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.54/420.93 = 118.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.54x = 420.93 × 118.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.54x = 49,779.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,779.18/280.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.44

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