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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.67, 421.04 and 118.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.67, 421.04 and 118.43 is: 177.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.67 : 421.04 = 118.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.67/421.04 = 118.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.67x = 421.04 × 118.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.67x = 49,863.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,863.77/280.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.66

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