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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.38, 1,002.62 and 181.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.38, 1,002.62 and 181.43 is: 272.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.38 : 1,002.62 = 181.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.38/1,002.62 = 181.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.38x = 1,002.62 × 181.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.38x = 181,908.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,908.31/668.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.16

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