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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.04, 1,006.45 and 177.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.04, 1,006.45 and 177.46 is: 266.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.04 : 1,006.45 = 177.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.04/1,006.45 = 177.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.04x = 1,006.45 × 177.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.04x = 178,599.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,599.30/671.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.15

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