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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.67, 1,001.38 and 180.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.67, 1,001.38 and 180.60 is: 270.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.67 : 1,001.38 = 180.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.67/1,001.38 = 180.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.67x = 1,001.38 × 180.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.67x = 180,852.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,852.18/667.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.87

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