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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.21, 1,003.77 and 182.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.21, 1,003.77 and 182.23 is: 273.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.21 : 1,003.77 = 182.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.21/1,003.77 = 182.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.21x = 1,003.77 × 182.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.21x = 182,911.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,911.99/669.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.33

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