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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.31, 1,005.36 and 183.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.31, 1,005.36 and 183.25 is: 274.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.31 : 1,005.36 = 183.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.31/1,005.36 = 183.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.31x = 1,005.36 × 183.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.31x = 184,232.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,232.22/670.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.85

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