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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.05, 1,002.05 and 181.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.05, 1,002.05 and 181.09 is: 271.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.05 : 1,002.05 = 181.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.05/1,002.05 = 181.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.05x = 1,002.05 × 181.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.05x = 181,457.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,457.64/668.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.62

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