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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.38, 999.58 and 179.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.38, 999.58 and 179.48 is: 269.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.38 : 999.58 = 179.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.38/999.58 = 179.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.38x = 999.58 × 179.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.38x = 179,404.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,404.62/666.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.22

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