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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.78, 1,001.55 and 180.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.78, 1,001.55 and 180.77 is: 271.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.78 : 1,001.55 = 180.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.78/1,001.55 = 180.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.78x = 1,001.55 × 180.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.78x = 181,048.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,048.60/667.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.12

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