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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.85, 1,003.26 and 181.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.85, 1,003.26 and 181.95 is: 272.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.85 : 1,003.26 = 181.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.85/1,003.26 = 181.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.85x = 1,003.26 × 181.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.85x = 182,543.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,543.16/668.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.92

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