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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.06, 999.10 and 179.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.06, 999.10 and 179.12 is: 268.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.06 : 999.10 = 179.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.06/999.10 = 179.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.06x = 999.10 × 179.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.06x = 178,958.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,958.79/666.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.68

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