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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.83, 1,001.71 and 180.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.83, 1,001.71 and 180.85 is: 271.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.83 : 1,001.71 = 180.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.83/1,001.71 = 180.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.83x = 1,001.71 × 180.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.83x = 181,153.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,153.34/667.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.26

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