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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.14, 1,000.62 and 180.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.14, 1,000.62 and 180.23 is: 270.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.14 : 1,000.62 = 180.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.14/1,000.62 = 180.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.14x = 1,000.62 × 180.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.14x = 180,341.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,341.74/667.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.32

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