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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.16, 402.29 and 85.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.16, 402.29 and 85.55 is: 128.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.16 : 402.29 = 85.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.16/402.29 = 85.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.16x = 402.29 × 85.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.16x = 34,413.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,413.79/268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.34

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