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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.68, 405.74 and 97.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.68, 405.74 and 97.23 is: 145.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.68 : 405.74 = 97.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.68/405.74 = 97.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.68x = 405.74 × 97.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.68x = 39,451.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,451.86/270.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.75

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