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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.16, 993.34 and 175.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.16, 993.34 and 175.24 is: 262.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.16 : 993.34 = 175.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.16/993.34 = 175.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.16x = 993.34 × 175.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.16x = 174,072.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,072.90/662.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.89

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