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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.99, 994.37 and 176.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.99, 994.37 and 176.00 is: 263.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.99 : 994.37 = 176.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.99/994.37 = 176.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.99x = 994.37 × 176.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.99x = 175,003.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,003.27/662.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.96

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