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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.17, 1,005.25 and 183.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.17, 1,005.25 and 183.22 is: 274.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.17 : 1,005.25 = 183.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.17/1,005.25 = 183.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.17x = 1,005.25 × 183.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.17x = 184,178.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,178.93/670.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.82

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