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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.87, 1,000.32 and 179.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.87, 1,000.32 and 179.92 is: 269.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.87 : 1,000.32 = 179.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.87/1,000.32 = 179.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.87x = 1,000.32 × 179.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.87x = 179,977.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,977.57/666.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.88

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