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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.14, 1,005.18 and 183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.14, 1,005.18 and 183.16 is: 274.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.14 : 1,005.18 = 183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.14/1,005.18 = 183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.14x = 1,005.18 × 183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.14x = 184,108.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,108.77/670.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.73

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