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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.17, 402.30 and 85.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.17, 402.30 and 85.58 is: 128.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.17 : 402.30 = 85.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.17/402.30 = 85.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.17x = 402.30 × 85.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.17x = 34,426.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,426.82/268.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.38

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