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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.47, 1,005.69 and 183.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.47, 1,005.69 and 183.51 is: 275.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.47 : 1,005.69 = 183.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.47/1,005.69 = 183.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.47x = 1,005.69 × 183.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.47x = 184,554.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,554.17/670.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.26

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