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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.76, 1,004.66 and 182.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.76, 1,004.66 and 182.82 is: 274.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.76 : 1,004.66 = 182.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.76/1,004.66 = 182.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.76x = 1,004.66 × 182.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.76x = 183,671.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,671.94/669.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.24

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