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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.15, 993.27 and 175.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.15, 993.27 and 175.25 is: 262.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.15 : 993.27 = 175.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.15/993.27 = 175.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.15x = 993.27 × 175.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.15x = 174,070.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,070.57/662.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.89

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