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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.51, 1,001.31 and 180.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.51, 1,001.31 and 180.55 is: 270.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.51 : 1,001.31 = 180.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.51/1,001.31 = 180.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.51x = 1,001.31 × 180.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.51x = 180,786.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,786.52/667.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.84

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