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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.04, 999.12 and 179.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.04, 999.12 and 179.08 is: 268.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.04 : 999.12 = 179.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.04/999.12 = 179.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.04x = 999.12 × 179.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.04x = 178,922.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,922.41/666.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.64

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