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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.72, 401.63 and 85.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.72, 401.63 and 85.10 is: 127.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.72 : 401.63 = 85.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.72/401.63 = 85.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.72x = 401.63 × 85.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.72x = 34,176.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,176.28/267.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.66

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