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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.10, 1,000.53 and 180.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.10, 1,000.53 and 180.04 is: 270.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.10 : 1,000.53 = 180.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.10/1,000.53 = 180.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.10x = 1,000.53 × 180.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.10x = 180,130.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,130.07/667.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.02

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