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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.35, 1,005.53 and 183.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.35, 1,005.53 and 183.40 is: 275.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.35 : 1,005.53 = 183.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.35/1,005.53 = 183.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.35x = 1,005.53 × 183.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.35x = 184,414.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,414.20/670.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.10

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