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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.96, 1,000.41 and 180.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.96, 1,000.41 and 180.02 is: 270.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.96 : 1,000.41 = 180.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.96/1,000.41 = 180.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.96x = 1,000.41 × 180.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.96x = 180,088.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,088.81/666.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.01

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