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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.05, 1,003.55 and 182.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.05, 1,003.55 and 182.09 is: 273.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.05 : 1,003.55 = 182.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.05/1,003.55 = 182.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.05x = 1,003.55 × 182.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.05x = 182,736.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,736.42/669.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.13

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