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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.29, 997.95 and 178.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.29, 997.95 and 178.36 is: 267.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.29 : 997.95 = 178.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.29/997.95 = 178.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.29x = 997.95 × 178.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.29x = 177,994.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,994.36/665.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.54

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