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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.07, 406.51 and 97.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.07, 406.51 and 97.72 is: 146.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.07 : 406.51 = 97.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.07/406.51 = 97.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.07x = 406.51 × 97.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.07x = 39,724.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,724.16/271.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.55

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