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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.12, 1,003.53 and 182.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.12, 1,003.53 and 182.22 is: 273.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.12 : 1,003.53 = 182.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.12/1,003.53 = 182.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.12x = 1,003.53 × 182.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.12x = 182,863.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,863.24/669.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.29

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