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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.27, 1,003.97 and 182.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.27, 1,003.97 and 182.33 is: 273.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.27 : 1,003.97 = 182.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.27/1,003.97 = 182.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.27x = 1,003.97 × 182.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.27x = 183,047.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,047.92/669.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.50

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