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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.15, 1,003.72 and 182.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.15, 1,003.72 and 182.24 is: 273.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.15 : 1,003.72 = 182.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.15/1,003.72 = 182.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.15x = 1,003.72 × 182.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.15x = 182,917.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,917.93/669.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.36

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