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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.23, 1,000.84 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.23, 1,000.84 and 180.24 is: 270.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.23 : 1,000.84 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.23/1,000.84 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.23x = 1,000.84 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.23x = 180,391.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,391.40/667.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.36

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