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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.47, 1,004.10 and 182.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.47, 1,004.10 and 182.55 is: 273.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.47 : 1,004.10 = 182.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.47/1,004.10 = 182.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.47x = 1,004.10 × 182.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.47x = 183,301.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,301.54/669.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.80

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