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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.91, 998.91 and 178.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.91, 998.91 and 178.97 is: 268.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.91 : 998.91 = 178.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.91/998.91 = 178.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.91x = 998.91 × 178.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.91x = 178,769.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,769.93/665.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.46

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