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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.21, 1,005.32 and 183.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.21, 1,005.32 and 183.34 is: 275.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.21 : 1,005.32 = 183.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.21/1,005.32 = 183.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.21x = 1,005.32 × 183.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.21x = 184,314.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,314.45/670.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.01

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