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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.16, 1,006.58 and 184.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.16, 1,006.58 and 184.24 is: 276.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.16 : 1,006.58 = 184.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.16/1,006.58 = 184.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.16x = 1,006.58 × 184.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.16x = 185,452.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,452.30/671.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.32

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