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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.01, 998.94 and 179.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.01, 998.94 and 179.11 is: 268.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.01 : 998.94 = 179.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.01/998.94 = 179.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.01x = 998.94 × 179.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.01x = 178,915.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,915.15/666.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.64

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