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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.21, 997.92 and 178.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.21, 997.92 and 178.30 is: 267.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.21 : 997.92 = 178.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.21/997.92 = 178.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.21x = 997.92 × 178.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.21x = 177,929.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,929.14/665.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.48

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