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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.34, 1,002.38 and 181.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.34, 1,002.38 and 181.40 is: 272.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.34 : 1,002.38 = 181.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.34/1,002.38 = 181.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.34x = 1,002.38 × 181.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.34x = 181,825.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,825.81/668.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.06

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