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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.84, 420.87 and 107.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.84, 420.87 and 107.32 is: 160.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.84 : 420.87 = 107.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.84/420.87 = 107.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.84x = 420.87 × 107.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.84x = 45,167.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,167.30/280.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.83

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