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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.70, 1,001.47 and 180.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.70, 1,001.47 and 180.79 is: 271.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.70 : 1,001.47 = 180.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.70/1,001.47 = 180.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.70x = 1,001.47 × 180.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.70x = 181,055.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,055.76/667.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.16

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