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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.15, 997.65 and 178.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.15, 997.65 and 178.24 is: 267.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.15 : 997.65 = 178.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.15/997.65 = 178.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.15x = 997.65 × 178.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.15x = 177,821.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,821.14/665.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.34

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