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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.66, 405.96 and 97.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.66, 405.96 and 97.32 is: 145.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.66 : 405.96 = 97.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.66/405.96 = 97.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.66x = 405.96 × 97.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.66x = 39,508.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,508.03/270.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.97

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