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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.72, 994.05 and 175.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.72, 994.05 and 175.76 is: 263.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.72 : 994.05 = 175.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.72/994.05 = 175.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.72x = 994.05 × 175.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.72x = 174,714.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,714.23/662.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.63

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