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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.71, 421.17 and 107.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.71, 421.17 and 107.39 is: 161.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.71 : 421.17 = 107.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.71/421.17 = 107.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.71x = 421.17 × 107.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.71x = 45,229.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,229.45/280.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.13

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