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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.21, 997.80 and 178.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.21, 997.80 and 178.25 is: 267.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.21 : 997.80 = 178.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.21/997.80 = 178.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.21x = 997.80 × 178.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.21x = 177,857.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,857.85/665.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.37

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