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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.35, 1,001.03 and 180.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.35, 1,001.03 and 180.40 is: 270.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.35 : 1,001.03 = 180.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.35/1,001.03 = 180.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.35x = 1,001.03 × 180.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.35x = 180,585.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,585.81/667.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.60

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