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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.08, 1,008.18 and 178.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.08, 1,008.18 and 178.48 is: 267.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.08 : 1,008.18 = 178.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.08/1,008.18 = 178.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.08x = 1,008.18 × 178.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.08x = 179,942.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,942.64/672.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.74

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