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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.69, 998.40 and 178.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.69, 998.40 and 178.63 is: 267.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.69 : 998.40 = 178.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.69/998.40 = 178.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.69x = 998.40 × 178.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.69x = 178,338.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,338.75/665.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.90

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