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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.66, 1,001.48 and 180.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.66, 1,001.48 and 180.74 is: 271.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.66 : 1,001.48 = 180.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.66/1,001.48 = 180.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.66x = 1,001.48 × 180.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.66x = 181,006.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,006.59/667.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.11

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