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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.40, 1,003.99 and 182.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.40, 1,003.99 and 182.49 is: 273.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.40 : 1,003.99 = 182.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.40/1,003.99 = 182.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.40x = 1,003.99 × 182.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.40x = 183,218.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,218.14/669.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.71

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