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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.14, 997.72 and 178.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.14, 997.72 and 178.19 is: 267.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.14 : 997.72 = 178.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.14/997.72 = 178.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.14x = 997.72 × 178.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.14x = 177,783.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,783.73/665.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.29

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