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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.89, 998.88 and 178.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.89, 998.88 and 178.93 is: 268.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.89 : 998.88 = 178.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.89/998.88 = 178.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.89x = 998.88 × 178.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.89x = 178,729.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,729.60/665.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.41

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