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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.91, 1,004.90 and 182.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.91, 1,004.90 and 182.90 is: 274.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.91 : 1,004.90 = 182.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.91/1,004.90 = 182.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.91x = 1,004.90 × 182.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.91x = 183,796.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,796.21/669.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.36

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