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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.11, 1,006.68 and 184.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.11, 1,006.68 and 184.18 is: 276.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.11 : 1,006.68 = 184.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.11/1,006.68 = 184.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.11x = 1,006.68 × 184.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.11x = 185,410.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,410.32/671.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.27

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