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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.02, 999.14 and 179.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.02, 999.14 and 179.11 is: 268.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.02 : 999.14 = 179.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.02/999.14 = 179.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.02x = 999.14 × 179.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.02x = 178,956.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,956.32/666.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.69

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