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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.23, 997.77 and 178.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.23, 997.77 and 178.32 is: 267.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.23 : 997.77 = 178.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.23/997.77 = 178.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.23x = 997.77 × 178.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.23x = 177,920.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,920.14/665.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.46

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