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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.70, 401.61 and 85.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.70, 401.61 and 85.08 is: 127.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.70 : 401.61 = 85.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.70/401.61 = 85.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.70x = 401.61 × 85.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.70x = 34,166.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,166.55/267.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.63

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