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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.09, 405.17 and 96.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.09, 405.17 and 96.72 is: 145.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.09 : 405.17 = 96.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.09/405.17 = 96.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.09x = 405.17 × 96.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.09x = 39,188.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,188.09/270.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.09

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