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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.18, 1,003.66 and 182.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.18, 1,003.66 and 182.17 is: 273.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.18 : 1,003.66 = 182.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.18/1,003.66 = 182.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.18x = 1,003.66 × 182.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.18x = 182,837.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,837.54/669.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.22

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