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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.79, 406.17 and 97.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.79, 406.17 and 97.45 is: 146.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.79 : 406.17 = 97.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.79/406.17 = 97.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.79x = 406.17 × 97.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.79x = 39,581.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,581.27/270.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.17

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