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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.67, 1,004.50 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.67, 1,004.50 and 182.76 is: 274.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.67 : 1,004.50 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.67/1,004.50 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.67x = 1,004.50 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.67x = 183,578.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,578.88/669.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.13

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