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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.68, 1,001.53 and 180.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.68, 1,001.53 and 180.77 is: 271.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.68 : 1,001.53 = 180.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.68/1,001.53 = 180.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.68x = 1,001.53 × 180.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.68x = 181,048.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,048.63/667.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.16

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