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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.37, 997.99 and 178.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.37, 997.99 and 178.47 is: 267.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.37 : 997.99 = 178.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.37/997.99 = 178.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.37x = 997.99 × 178.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.37x = 178,110.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,110.38/665.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.69

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