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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.16, 405.12 and 96.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.16, 405.12 and 96.77 is: 145.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.16 : 405.12 = 96.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.16/405.12 = 96.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.16x = 405.12 × 96.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.16x = 39,203.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,203.46/270.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.11

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