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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.50, 1,004.29 and 182.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.50, 1,004.29 and 182.55 is: 273.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.50 : 1,004.29 = 182.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.50/1,004.29 = 182.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.50x = 1,004.29 × 182.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.50x = 183,333.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,333.14/669.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.84

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