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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.99, 994.55 and 176.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.99, 994.55 and 176.05 is: 264.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.99 : 994.55 = 176.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.99/994.55 = 176.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.99x = 994.55 × 176.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.99x = 175,084.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,084.67/662.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.08

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