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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.98, 998.98 and 179.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.98, 998.98 and 179.01 is: 268.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.98 : 998.98 = 179.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.98/998.98 = 179.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.98x = 998.98 × 179.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.98x = 178,826.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,826.96/665.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.52

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