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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.74, 1,006.00 and 183.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.74, 1,006.00 and 183.68 is: 275.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.74 : 1,006.00 = 183.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.74/1,006.00 = 183.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.74x = 1,006.00 × 183.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.74x = 184,784.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,784.14/670.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.49

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