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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.54, 998.19 and 178.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.54, 998.19 and 178.55 is: 267.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.54 : 998.19 = 178.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.54/998.19 = 178.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.54x = 998.19 × 178.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.54x = 178,221.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,221.83/665.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.79

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