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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.35, 1,003.96 and 182.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.35, 1,003.96 and 182.37 is: 273.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.35 : 1,003.96 = 182.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.35/1,003.96 = 182.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.35x = 1,003.96 × 182.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.35x = 183,091.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,091.73/669.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.54

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