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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.98, 994.49 and 176.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.98, 994.49 and 176.03 is: 264.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.98 : 994.49 = 176.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.98/994.49 = 176.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.98x = 994.49 × 176.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.98x = 175,063.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,063.00/662.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.06

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