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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.15, 1,005.19 and 176.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.15, 1,005.19 and 176.52 is: 264.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.15 : 1,005.19 = 176.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.15/1,005.19 = 176.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.15x = 1,005.19 × 176.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.15x = 177,435.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,435.70/670.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.77

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