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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.56, 1,001.34 and 180.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.56, 1,001.34 and 180.57 is: 270.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.56 : 1,001.34 = 180.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.56/1,001.34 = 180.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.56x = 1,001.34 × 180.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.56x = 180,811.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,811.96/667.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.86

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