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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.40, 1,002.49 and 181.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.40, 1,002.49 and 181.49 is: 272.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.40 : 1,002.49 = 181.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.40/1,002.49 = 181.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.40x = 1,002.49 × 181.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.40x = 181,943.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,943.10/668.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.21

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