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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.54, 1,007.34 and 184.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.54, 1,007.34 and 184.58 is: 276.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.54 : 1,007.34 = 184.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.54/1,007.34 = 184.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.54x = 1,007.34 × 184.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.54x = 185,934.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,934.82/671.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.88

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