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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.58, 1,007.38 and 184.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.58, 1,007.38 and 184.70 is: 277.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.58 : 1,007.38 = 184.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.58/1,007.38 = 184.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.58x = 1,007.38 × 184.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.58x = 186,063.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,063.09/671.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.05

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