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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.18, 1,003.80 and 182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.18, 1,003.80 and 182.28 is: 273.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.18 : 1,003.80 = 182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.18/1,003.80 = 182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.18x = 1,003.80 × 182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.18x = 182,972.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,972.66/669.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.43

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