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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.12, 999.03 and 179.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.12, 999.03 and 179.21 is: 268.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.12 : 999.03 = 179.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.12/999.03 = 179.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.12x = 999.03 × 179.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.12x = 179,039.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,039.34/666.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.78

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