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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.34, 1,005.51 and 183.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.34, 1,005.51 and 183.46 is: 275.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.34 : 1,005.51 = 183.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.34/1,005.51 = 183.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.34x = 1,005.51 × 183.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.34x = 184,469.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,469.95/670.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.19

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