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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.14, 999.18 and 179.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.14, 999.18 and 179.16 is: 268.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.14 : 999.18 = 179.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.14/999.18 = 179.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.14x = 999.18 × 179.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.14x = 179,013.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,013.09/666.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.73

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