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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.15, 1,006.69 and 177.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.15, 1,006.69 and 177.52 is: 266.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.15 : 1,006.69 = 177.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.15/1,006.69 = 177.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.15x = 1,006.69 × 177.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.15x = 178,706.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,706.72/671.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.27

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