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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.74, 994.16 and 175.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.74, 994.16 and 175.78 is: 263.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.74 : 994.16 = 175.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.74/994.16 = 175.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.74x = 994.16 × 175.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.74x = 174,753.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,753.44/662.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.68

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