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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.17, 1,006.75 and 184.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.17, 1,006.75 and 184.26 is: 276.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.17 : 1,006.75 = 184.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.17/1,006.75 = 184.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.17x = 1,006.75 × 184.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.17x = 185,498.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,498.72/671.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.38

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