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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.64, 999.96 and 179.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.64, 999.96 and 179.74 is: 269.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.64 : 999.96 = 179.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.64/999.96 = 179.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.64x = 999.96 × 179.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.64x = 179,732.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,732.81/666.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.61

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