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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.79, 1,000.22 and 179.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.79, 1,000.22 and 179.78 is: 269.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.79 : 1,000.22 = 179.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.79/1,000.22 = 179.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.79x = 1,000.22 × 179.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.79x = 179,813.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,813.65/666.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.67

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