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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.04, 1,001.92 and 181.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.04, 1,001.92 and 181.12 is: 271.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.04 : 1,001.92 = 181.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.04/1,001.92 = 181.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.04x = 1,001.92 × 181.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.04x = 181,467.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,467.75/668.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.64

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