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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.64, 999.95 and 179.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.64, 999.95 and 179.69 is: 269.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.64 : 999.95 = 179.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.64/999.95 = 179.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.64x = 999.95 × 179.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.64x = 179,676.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,676.46/666.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.53

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