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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.11, 1,002.07 and 181.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.11, 1,002.07 and 181.17 is: 271.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.11 : 1,002.07 = 181.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.11/1,002.07 = 181.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.11x = 1,002.07 × 181.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.11x = 181,545.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,545.02/668.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.73

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