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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.95, 406.53 and 97.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.95, 406.53 and 97.61 is: 146.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.95 : 406.53 = 97.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.95/406.53 = 97.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.95x = 406.53 × 97.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.95x = 39,681.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,681.39/270.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.45

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