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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.36, 998.01 and 178.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.36, 998.01 and 178.41 is: 267.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.36 : 998.01 = 178.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.36/998.01 = 178.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.36x = 998.01 × 178.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.36x = 178,054.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,054.96/665.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.61

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