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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.68, 1,005.96 and 183.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.68, 1,005.96 and 183.72 is: 275.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.68 : 1,005.96 = 183.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.68/1,005.96 = 183.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.68x = 1,005.96 × 183.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.68x = 184,814.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,814.97/670.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.56

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