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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.54, 421.02 and 107.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.54, 421.02 and 107.26 is: 160.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.54 : 421.02 = 107.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.54/421.02 = 107.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.54x = 421.02 × 107.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.54x = 45,158.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,158.61/280.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.97

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