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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.09, 1,006.65 and 184.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.09, 1,006.65 and 184.23 is: 276.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.09 : 1,006.65 = 184.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.09/1,006.65 = 184.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.09x = 1,006.65 × 184.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.09x = 185,455.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,455.13/671.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.35

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