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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.57, 1,002.82 and 181.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.57, 1,002.82 and 181.63 is: 272.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.57 : 1,002.82 = 181.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.57/1,002.82 = 181.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.57x = 1,002.82 × 181.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.57x = 182,142.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,142.20/668.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.44

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