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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.89, 1,001.83 and 180.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.89, 1,001.83 and 180.94 is: 271.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.89 : 1,001.83 = 180.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.89/1,001.83 = 180.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.89x = 1,001.83 × 180.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.89x = 181,271.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,271.91/667.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.41

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