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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.19, 1,003.80 and 182.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.19, 1,003.80 and 182.23 is: 273.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.19 : 1,003.80 = 182.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.19/1,003.80 = 182.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.19x = 1,003.80 × 182.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.19x = 182,922.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,922.47/669.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.35

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