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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.53, 1,004.35 and 182.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.53, 1,004.35 and 182.59 is: 273.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.53 : 1,004.35 = 182.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.53/1,004.35 = 182.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.53x = 1,004.35 × 182.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.53x = 183,381.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,381.30/669.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.89

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