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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.56, 1,002.84 and 181.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.56, 1,002.84 and 181.57 is: 272.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.56 : 1,002.84 = 181.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.56/1,002.84 = 181.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.56x = 1,002.84 × 181.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.56x = 182,085.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,085.66/668.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.36

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