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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.09, 1,003.50 and 182.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.09, 1,003.50 and 182.15 is: 273.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.09 : 1,003.50 = 182.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.09/1,003.50 = 182.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.09x = 1,003.50 × 182.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.09x = 182,787.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,787.53/669.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.19

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