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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.21, 1,002.31 and 181.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.21, 1,002.31 and 181.26 is: 271.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.21 : 1,002.31 = 181.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.21/1,002.31 = 181.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.21x = 1,002.31 × 181.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.21x = 181,678.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,678.26/668.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.89

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