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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.94, 998.78 and 179.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.94, 998.78 and 179.03 is: 268.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.94 : 998.78 = 179.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.94/998.78 = 179.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.94x = 998.78 × 179.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.94x = 178,805.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,805.69/665.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.50

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