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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.71, 998.47 and 178.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.71, 998.47 and 178.80 is: 268.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.71 : 998.47 = 178.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.71/998.47 = 178.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.71x = 998.47 × 178.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.71x = 178,526.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,526.44/665.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.17

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