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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.28, 997.91 and 178.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.28, 997.91 and 178.37 is: 267.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.28 : 997.91 = 178.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.28/997.91 = 178.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.28x = 997.91 × 178.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.28x = 177,991.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,991.33/665.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.54

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