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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.45, 998.25 and 178.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.45, 998.25 and 178.54 is: 267.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.45 : 998.25 = 178.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.45/998.25 = 178.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.45x = 998.25 × 178.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.45x = 178,227.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,227.56/665.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.83

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