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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.18, 1,002.17 and 181.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.18, 1,002.17 and 181.31 is: 271.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.18 : 1,002.17 = 181.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.18/1,002.17 = 181.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.18x = 1,002.17 × 181.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.18x = 181,698.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,698.89/668.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.93

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