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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.08, 1,009.68 and 179.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.08, 1,009.68 and 179.48 is: 269.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.08 : 1,009.68 = 179.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.08/1,009.68 = 179.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.08x = 1,009.68 × 179.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.08x = 181,217.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,217.37/673.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.24

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