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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.93, 1,001.78 and 181.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.93, 1,001.78 and 181.02 is: 271.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.93 : 1,001.78 = 181.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.93/1,001.78 = 181.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.93x = 1,001.78 × 181.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.93x = 181,342.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,342.22/667.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.50

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