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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.56, 1,004.22 and 182.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.56, 1,004.22 and 182.55 is: 273.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.56 : 1,004.22 = 182.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.56/1,004.22 = 182.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.56x = 1,004.22 × 182.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.56x = 183,320.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,320.36/669.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.79

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