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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.66, 1,006.03 and 183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.66, 1,006.03 and 183.70 is: 275.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.66 : 1,006.03 = 183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.66/1,006.03 = 183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.66x = 1,006.03 × 183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.66x = 184,807.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,807.71/670.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.56

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