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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.93, 1,000.28 and 180.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.93, 1,000.28 and 180.02 is: 270.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.93 : 1,000.28 = 180.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.93/1,000.28 = 180.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.93x = 1,000.28 × 180.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.93x = 180,073.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,073.36/666.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.00

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