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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.32, 1,000.85 and 180.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.32, 1,000.85 and 180.41 is: 270.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.32 : 1,000.85 = 180.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.32/1,000.85 = 180.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.32x = 1,000.85 × 180.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.32x = 180,557.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,557.44/667.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.57

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