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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.58, 421.04 and 107.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.58, 421.04 and 107.26 is: 160.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.58 : 421.04 = 107.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.58/421.04 = 107.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.58x = 421.04 × 107.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.58x = 45,160.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,160.75/280.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.96

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