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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.20, 1,005.16 and 183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.20, 1,005.16 and 183.28 is: 274.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.20 : 1,005.16 = 183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.20/1,005.16 = 183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.20x = 1,005.16 × 183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.20x = 184,225.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,225.72/670.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.88

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