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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.16, 1,009.61 and 179.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.16, 1,009.61 and 179.57 is: 269.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.16 : 1,009.61 = 179.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.16/1,009.61 = 179.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.16x = 1,009.61 × 179.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.16x = 181,289.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,289.72/673.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.31

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