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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.57, 1,001.23 and 180.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.57, 1,001.23 and 180.51 is: 270.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.57 : 1,001.23 = 180.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.57/1,001.23 = 180.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.57x = 1,001.23 × 180.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.57x = 180,732.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,732.03/667.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.73

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