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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.55, 998.33 and 178.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.55, 998.33 and 178.61 is: 267.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.55 : 998.33 = 178.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.55/998.33 = 178.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.55x = 998.33 × 178.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.55x = 178,305.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,305.84/665.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.91

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