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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.48, 998.12 and 178.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.48, 998.12 and 178.56 is: 267.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.48 : 998.12 = 178.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.48/998.12 = 178.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.48x = 998.12 × 178.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.48x = 178,224.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,224.31/665.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.81

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