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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.68, 1,005.90 and 183.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.68, 1,005.90 and 183.77 is: 275.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.68 : 1,005.90 = 183.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.68/1,005.90 = 183.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.68x = 1,005.90 × 183.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.68x = 184,854.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,854.24/670.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.62

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