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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.77, 998.69 and 178.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.77, 998.69 and 178.83 is: 268.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.77 : 998.69 = 178.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.77/998.69 = 178.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.77x = 998.69 × 178.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.77x = 178,589.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,589.85/665.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.25

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