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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.96, 406.32 and 97.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.96, 406.32 and 97.56 is: 146.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.96 : 406.32 = 97.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.96/406.32 = 97.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.96x = 406.32 × 97.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.96x = 39,640.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,640.58/270.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.30

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