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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.19, 1,000.71 and 180.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.19, 1,000.71 and 180.18 is: 270.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.19 : 1,000.71 = 180.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.19/1,000.71 = 180.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.19x = 1,000.71 × 180.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.19x = 180,307.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,307.93/667.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.25

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