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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.71, 1,002.88 and 181.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.71, 1,002.88 and 181.64 is: 272.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.71 : 1,002.88 = 181.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.71/1,002.88 = 181.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.71x = 1,002.88 × 181.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.71x = 182,165.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,165.86/668.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.42

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