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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.40, 1,004.12 and 182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.40, 1,004.12 and 182.44 is: 273.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.40 : 1,004.12 = 182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.40/1,004.12 = 182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.40x = 1,004.12 × 182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.40x = 183,191.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,191.65/669.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.67

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