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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.64, 405.95 and 72.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.64, 405.95 and 72.98 is: 109.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.64 : 405.95 = 72.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.64/405.95 = 72.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.64x = 405.95 × 72.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.64x = 29,623.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,623.84/270.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.46

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