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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.59, 1,001.25 and 180.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.59, 1,001.25 and 180.65 is: 270.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.59 : 1,001.25 = 180.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.59/1,001.25 = 180.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.59x = 1,001.25 × 180.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.59x = 180,875.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,875.81/667.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.94

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