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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.14, 1,000.68 and 180.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.14, 1,000.68 and 180.17 is: 270.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.14 : 1,000.68 = 180.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.14/1,000.68 = 180.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.14x = 1,000.68 × 180.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.14x = 180,287.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,287.51/667.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.24

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