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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.65, 1,007.32 and 184.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.65, 1,007.32 and 184.74 is: 277.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.65 : 1,007.32 = 184.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.65/1,007.32 = 184.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.65x = 1,007.32 × 184.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.65x = 186,092.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,092.30/671.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.07

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