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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.92, 421.31 and 107.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.92, 421.31 and 107.58 is: 161.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.92 : 421.31 = 107.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.92/421.31 = 107.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.92x = 421.31 × 107.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.92x = 45,324.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,324.80/280.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.35

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