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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.95, 406.32 and 97.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.95, 406.32 and 97.58 is: 146.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.95 : 406.32 = 97.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.95/406.32 = 97.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.95x = 406.32 × 97.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.95x = 39,648.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,648.71/270.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.33

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