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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.88, 998.70 and 178.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.88, 998.70 and 178.92 is: 268.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.88 : 998.70 = 178.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.88/998.70 = 178.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.88x = 998.70 × 178.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.88x = 178,687.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,687.40/665.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.35

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