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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.75, 420.06 and 176.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.75, 420.06 and 176.26 is: 263.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.75 : 420.06 = 176.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.75/420.06 = 176.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.75x = 420.06 × 176.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.75x = 74,039.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,039.78/280.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.72

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