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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.17, 402.21 and 85.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.17, 402.21 and 85.56 is: 128.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.17 : 402.21 = 85.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.17/402.21 = 85.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.17x = 402.21 × 85.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.17x = 34,413.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,413.09/268.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.33

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