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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.48, 1,002.77 and 181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.48, 1,002.77 and 181.50 is: 272.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.48 : 1,002.77 = 181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.48/1,002.77 = 181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.48x = 1,002.77 × 181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.48x = 182,001.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,001.85/668.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.26

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