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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.36, 997.97 and 178.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.36, 997.97 and 178.45 is: 267.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.36 : 997.97 = 178.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.36/997.97 = 178.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.36x = 997.97 × 178.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.36x = 178,087.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,087.75/665.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.66

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