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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.56, 998.40 and 178.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.56, 998.40 and 178.66 is: 268.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.56 : 998.40 = 178.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.56/998.40 = 178.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.56x = 998.40 × 178.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.56x = 178,369.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,369.15/665.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.00

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