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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.98, 1,003.51 and 182.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.98, 1,003.51 and 182.01 is: 273.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.98 : 1,003.51 = 182.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.98/1,003.51 = 182.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.98x = 1,003.51 × 182.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.98x = 182,648.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,648.86/668.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.03

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