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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.95, 1,001.94 and 180.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.95, 1,001.94 and 180.99 is: 271.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.95 : 1,001.94 = 180.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.95/1,001.94 = 180.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.95x = 1,001.94 × 180.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.95x = 181,341.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,341.12/667.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.49

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