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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.30, 999.46 and 179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.30, 999.46 and 179.36 is: 269.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.30 : 999.46 = 179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.30/999.46 = 179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.30x = 999.46 × 179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.30x = 179,263.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,263.15/666.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.04

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