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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.82, 998.64 and 178.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.82, 998.64 and 178.91 is: 268.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.82 : 998.64 = 178.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.82/998.64 = 178.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.82x = 998.64 × 178.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.82x = 178,662.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,662.02/665.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.34

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