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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.09, 1,011.12 and 180.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.09, 1,011.12 and 180.50 is: 270.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.09 : 1,011.12 = 180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.09/1,011.12 = 180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.09x = 1,011.12 × 180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.09x = 182,507.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,507.16/674.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.75

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