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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.41, 993.66 and 175.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.41, 993.66 and 175.47 is: 263.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.41 : 993.66 = 175.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.41/993.66 = 175.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.41x = 993.66 × 175.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.41x = 174,357.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,357.52/662.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.22

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