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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.34, 1,001.12 and 180.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.34, 1,001.12 and 180.44 is: 270.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.34 : 1,001.12 = 180.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.34/1,001.12 = 180.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.34x = 1,001.12 × 180.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.34x = 180,636.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,636.19/667.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.68

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