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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.22, 1,002.24 and 181.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.22, 1,002.24 and 181.32 is: 271.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.22 : 1,002.24 = 181.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.22/1,002.24 = 181.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.22x = 1,002.24 × 181.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.22x = 181,726.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,726.16/668.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.96

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