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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.34, 998.07 and 178.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.34, 998.07 and 178.44 is: 267.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.34 : 998.07 = 178.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.34/998.07 = 178.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.34x = 998.07 × 178.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.34x = 178,095.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,095.61/665.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.68

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