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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.26, 1,000.91 and 180.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.26, 1,000.91 and 180.31 is: 270.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.26 : 1,000.91 = 180.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.26/1,000.91 = 180.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.26x = 1,000.91 × 180.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.26x = 180,474.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,474.08/667.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.47

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