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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.67, 1,000.01 and 179.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.67, 1,000.01 and 179.69 is: 269.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.67 : 1,000.01 = 179.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.67/1,000.01 = 179.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.67x = 1,000.01 × 179.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.67x = 179,685.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,685.90/666.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.53

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