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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.34, 993.57 and 175.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.34, 993.57 and 175.39 is: 263.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.34 : 993.57 = 175.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.34/993.57 = 175.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.34x = 993.57 × 175.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.34x = 174,262.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,262.24/662.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.10

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