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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.82, 401.70 and 85.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.82, 401.70 and 85.18 is: 127.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.82 : 401.70 = 85.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.82/401.70 = 85.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.82x = 401.70 × 85.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.82x = 34,216.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,216.81/267.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.76

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