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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.42, 993.58 and 175.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.42, 993.58 and 175.48 is: 263.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.42 : 993.58 = 175.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.42/993.58 = 175.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.42x = 993.58 × 175.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.42x = 174,353.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,353.42/662.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.21

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