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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.12, 1,002.04 and 181.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.12, 1,002.04 and 181.22 is: 271.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.12 : 1,002.04 = 181.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.12/1,002.04 = 181.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.12x = 1,002.04 × 181.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.12x = 181,589.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,589.69/668.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.79

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