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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.04, 997.60 and 178.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.04, 997.60 and 178.08 is: 267.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.04 : 997.60 = 178.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.04/997.60 = 178.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.04x = 997.60 × 178.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.04x = 177,652.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,652.61/665.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.13

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