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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.25, 1,000.88 and 180.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.25, 1,000.88 and 180.29 is: 270.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.25 : 1,000.88 = 180.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.25/1,000.88 = 180.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.25x = 1,000.88 × 180.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.25x = 180,442.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,442.75/667.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.43

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