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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.43, 405.51 and 97.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.43, 405.51 and 97.05 is: 145.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.43 : 405.51 = 97.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.43/405.51 = 97.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.43x = 405.51 × 97.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.43x = 39,354.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,354.75/270.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.53

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