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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.43, 405.66 and 97.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.43, 405.66 and 97.20 is: 145.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.43 : 405.66 = 97.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.43/405.66 = 97.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.43x = 405.66 × 97.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.43x = 39,430.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,430.52/270.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.81

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