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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.39, 1,002.40 and 181.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.39, 1,002.40 and 181.46 is: 272.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.39 : 1,002.40 = 181.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.39/1,002.40 = 181.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.39x = 1,002.40 × 181.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.39x = 181,897.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,897.56/668.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.14

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