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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.93, 1,000.28 and 179.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.93, 1,000.28 and 179.92 is: 269.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.93 : 1,000.28 = 179.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.93/1,000.28 = 179.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.93x = 1,000.28 × 179.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.93x = 179,972.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,972.08/666.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.85

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