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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.91, 994.26 and 175.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.91, 994.26 and 175.95 is: 263.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.91 : 994.26 = 175.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.91/994.26 = 175.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.91x = 994.26 × 175.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.91x = 174,940.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,940.05/662.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.90

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