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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.40, 1,002.61 and 181.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.40, 1,002.61 and 181.45 is: 272.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.40 : 1,002.61 = 181.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.40/1,002.61 = 181.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.40x = 1,002.61 × 181.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.40x = 181,923.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,923.58/668.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.18

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