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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.26, 1,003.82 and 182.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.26, 1,003.82 and 182.36 is: 273.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.26 : 1,003.82 = 182.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.26/1,003.82 = 182.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.26x = 1,003.82 × 182.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.26x = 183,050.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,050.68/669.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.51

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