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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.80, 998.76 and 178.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.80, 998.76 and 178.92 is: 268.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.80 : 998.76 = 178.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.80/998.76 = 178.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.80x = 998.76 × 178.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.80x = 178,698.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,698.14/665.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.40

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