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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.40, 1,001.15 and 180.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.40, 1,001.15 and 180.44 is: 270.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.40 : 1,001.15 = 180.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.40/1,001.15 = 180.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.40x = 1,001.15 × 180.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.40x = 180,647.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,647.51/667.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.67

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