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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.76, 1,007.66 and 184.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.76, 1,007.66 and 184.82 is: 277.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.76 : 1,007.66 = 184.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.76/1,007.66 = 184.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.76x = 1,007.66 × 184.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.76x = 186,235.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,235.72/671.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.24

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