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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.47, 998.25 and 178.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.47, 998.25 and 178.57 is: 267.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.47 : 998.25 = 178.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.47/998.25 = 178.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.47x = 998.25 × 178.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.47x = 178,257.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,257.50/665.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.87

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