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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.51, 1,005.77 and 183.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.51, 1,005.77 and 183.57 is: 275.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.51 : 1,005.77 = 183.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.51/1,005.77 = 183.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.51x = 1,005.77 × 183.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.51x = 184,629.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,629.20/670.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.36

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