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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.76, 1,001.57 and 180.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.76, 1,001.57 and 180.86 is: 271.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.76 : 1,001.57 = 180.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.76/1,001.57 = 180.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.76x = 1,001.57 × 180.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.76x = 181,138.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,138.04/667.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.26

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