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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.49, 1,002.72 and 181.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.49, 1,002.72 and 181.54 is: 272.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.49 : 1,002.72 = 181.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.49/1,002.72 = 181.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.49x = 1,002.72 × 181.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.49x = 182,035.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,035.72/668.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.31

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