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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.67, 405.69 and 97.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.67, 405.69 and 97.29 is: 145.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.67 : 405.69 = 97.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.67/405.69 = 97.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.67x = 405.69 × 97.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.67x = 39,469.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,469.58/270.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.82

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