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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.74, 1,002.92 and 181.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.74, 1,002.92 and 181.78 is: 272.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.74 : 1,002.92 = 181.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.74/1,002.92 = 181.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.74x = 1,002.92 × 181.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.74x = 182,310.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,310.80/668.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.62

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