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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.20, 1,002.26 and 181.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.20, 1,002.26 and 181.24 is: 271.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.20 : 1,002.26 = 181.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.20/1,002.26 = 181.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.20x = 1,002.26 × 181.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.20x = 181,649.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,649.60/668.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.85

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