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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.16, 1,003.78 and 182.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.16, 1,003.78 and 182.20 is: 273.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.16 : 1,003.78 = 182.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.16/1,003.78 = 182.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.16x = 1,003.78 × 182.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.16x = 182,883.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,883.70/669.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.31

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