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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.76, 401.64 and 85.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.76, 401.64 and 85.17 is: 127.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.76 : 401.64 = 85.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.76/401.64 = 85.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.76x = 401.64 × 85.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.76x = 34,207.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,207.68/267.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.76

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