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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.59, 420.98 and 107.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.59, 420.98 and 107.34 is: 161.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.59 : 420.98 = 107.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.59/420.98 = 107.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.59x = 420.98 × 107.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.59x = 45,187.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,187.46/280.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.04

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