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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.02, 406.49 and 97.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.02, 406.49 and 97.66 is: 146.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.02 : 406.49 = 97.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.02/406.49 = 97.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.02x = 406.49 × 97.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.02x = 39,696.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,696.37/271.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.47

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