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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.70, 994.04 and 175.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.70, 994.04 and 175.73 is: 263.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.70 : 994.04 = 175.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.70/994.04 = 175.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.70x = 994.04 × 175.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.70x = 174,682.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,682.65/662.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.59

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