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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.18, 1,005.24 and 183.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.18, 1,005.24 and 183.22 is: 274.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.18 : 1,005.24 = 183.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.18/1,005.24 = 183.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.18x = 1,005.24 × 183.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.18x = 184,174.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,174.13/670.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.81

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