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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.08, 997.54 and 178.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.08, 997.54 and 178.16 is: 267.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.08 : 997.54 = 178.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.08/997.54 = 178.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.08x = 997.54 × 178.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.08x = 177,721.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,721.73/665.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.22

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