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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.95, 997.40 and 178

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.95, 997.40 and 178 is: 266.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.95 : 997.40 = 178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.95/997.40 = 178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.95x = 997.40 × 178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.95x = 177,537.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,537.20/664.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.99

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