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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.19, 1,005.17 and 183.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.19, 1,005.17 and 183.15 is: 274.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.19 : 1,005.17 = 183.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.19/1,005.17 = 183.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.19x = 1,005.17 × 183.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.19x = 184,095.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,095.97/670.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.69

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