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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.07, 1,005.06 and 183.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.07, 1,005.06 and 183.17 is: 274.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.07 : 1,005.06 = 183.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.07/1,005.06 = 183.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.07x = 1,005.06 × 183.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.07x = 184,096.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,096.84/670.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.74

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