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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.87, 1,003.19 and 181.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.87, 1,003.19 and 181.79 is: 272.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.87 : 1,003.19 = 181.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.87/1,003.19 = 181.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.87x = 1,003.19 × 181.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.87x = 182,363.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,363.99/668.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.65

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