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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.38, 998.12 and 178.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.38, 998.12 and 178.43 is: 267.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.38 : 998.12 = 178.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.38/998.12 = 178.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.38x = 998.12 × 178.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.38x = 178,097.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,097.49/665.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.66

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