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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.60, 1,005.99 and 183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.60, 1,005.99 and 183.70 is: 275.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.60 : 1,005.99 = 183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.60/1,005.99 = 183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.60x = 1,005.99 × 183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.60x = 184,800.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,800.36/670.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.57

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